Teach me How to Doug E.

Stars, musical artists, and other public figures just seem to show up at THEARC these days. We are always having a surprise guest every now and then for the kids. Legendary beat boxer and Hip Hop great Doug E. Fresh dropped by the neighborhood today to teach the kids a little about Strokes and how to live a healthy life with the Hip Hop Stroke Program. The Hip Hop Stroke Program is part of Harlem Hospital Center Stroke Center’s multi-year Stroke Initiative to provide screening services and educate the community to recognize stroke symptoms.
Doug E. Fresh is an American rapper, record producer, and beat boxer, also known as "the Human Beat Box". One of the earliest recorded beat boxers, Fresh is able to accurately imitate drum machines and various special effects using only his mouth.He also taught us how to Doug E. (it's a dance if you did not know : ). We had lots of fun learning fun facts and we did some exercising here and there.

Did you know that In the United States, a stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the third-leading cause of death? African Americans between 34 and 55 have the highest stroke death rates, and are 3-4 times more likely to suffer a stroke than white Americans. Yet as a group they are less likely to receive or ask for information on how to decrease, prevent, or manage stroke A stroke is known as a brain attack. It is caused by the lack of oxygen to the brain. Clogged arteries and veins are the leading causes of a stroke. That is why eating healthy should be a top priority, especially in the United Stated, because we are known to eat a lot of fast foods and we are one of the top countries that have a high obesity rate. Doug E. taught us a cool rap to recognize the signs of a stroke.

"F" is for the Face
"A" is for the Arm
"S" is for the Speech
"T" is for the Time
Time to do what?
"Call 911!"
Time to do what?
"Call 911!"

How do you prevent a stroke? Well just watch your calories. Consume calories based on your age, weight, and activity level. Eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise! Always act FAST and you could save a life.

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Chris and Johhnie have dance skills: