The Australian National Stroke Research Institute’ study related that stroke suffers were arriving at hospitals tool late to be effectively treated with new clot-busting medications. The reason: many did not identify what was happening at the onset, because strokes are not associated with any pain. Facial droop, numbness, speech problems, limb weakness and passing out are all symptoms to watch for in yourself and loved ones.

[from Mens' Health, June 2007]