What BE FAST is not about is skipping your breaks.
Always take your two 10 minute breaks. Not sure what to
do for 10 minutes? Play Wordle. Too cold to sit in the
truck? Hit a Dunk's and a get a coffee or just sit and
warm up. Call a friend. Don’t touch the mail, don’t
organize parcels. Take the time that is your time.
Then there is Lunch. Stop. Rest. Eat something. As
Campbell’s Chunky Soup says ,”Lunchtime is your half
time.” It’s time to refuel for the rest of the day. Maybe
you can’t always have hot soup but you can bring a
sandwich and some fruit. You’re getting paid for it and it
reduces stress. And stress is one of the causes of strokes,
which is what BE FAST is about.
Stress causes the heart to work harder and increases
blood pressure. Stress also increases the fat and sugar in
the blood. These things can lead to blood clots that can
stop blood flow to the brain which may lead to a stroke.
Every year about 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the
United States. It is the No. 5 cause of death and leading
cause of serious long-term disability in the US, according
to the American Heart Association. However, a stroke is
a preventable and treatable disease. Knowing the signs of
stroke and getting fast treatment when symptoms occur
can make the difference between life and death or serious
disability.

So recognize;
Balance- Sudden loss of coordination.
Eyes- Sudden blurred or double vision.
Face- Drooping or numbness in the face.
Arms- Weakness or numbness in arms or legs.
Speech- Slurred speech.
Time- Call 911 immediately.