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Did you know cholesterol is a serious risk factor for stroke? Since 25 percent of the body’s cholesterol comes from the foods you eat, eating vegetables may be a great way to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

This September, take advantage of National Cholesterol Education Month and "Get Your Veggie On." Our new online campaign was created to educate and encourage people to adopt simple lifestyle changes to attain healthy cholesterol levels.

Get Involved! Marathon Opportunities

Are you a regular or aspiring runner or looking for a way to raise stroke awareness? Maybe completing a marathon or half marathon is on your “bucket list.” Or, perhaps you’re looking for a way to educate others about stroke. Whatever your reason, National Stroke Association invites you to get involved!

• Be part of our inaugural 2011 Honda LA Marathon team!
• Are you running the 2010 ING NYC Marathon? You can still join our team and run for stroke.
• Have a spot in the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon? Raise stroke awareness or tell your stroke story as a runner. Contact Carol at 303-754-0917 or cgriffin@stroke.org.
• Donate online and help these ambitious runners reach their fundraising goals.
• Participating in other runs? Set up your own personal fundraising Web page to benefit National Stroke Association.

• IPoC: IPoC stands for Internet Point of Care. It’s a self-directed, online learning tool that provides a convenient way to earn CME by documenting a clinical question, the sources consulted and how the topic applies to daily practice. Access the Preventing Recurrent Stroke: Targets for Managing Risk IPoC now!

• Stroke: Clinical Updates (SCU): Get our latest FREE professional monograph with CME, Preventing Recurrent Stroke: Targets for Managing Risk SCU. This monograph discusses the challenges of recurrent stroke prevention. Authors provide information on why healthcare professionals may under prescribe preventative therapies, why patients may not adhere to prevention recommendations and solutions to bridge these gaps.

Please consider supporting National Stroke Association by shopping online at IGive.com. Sign up today at www.igive.com/BeStrokeSmart. By shopping online through this link you will be supporting National Stroke Association with every purchase.