Know the Signs. Save a Life.

Know the Signs. Save a Life.   Stroke can happen at any age — and when it strikes, every second counts. In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ chats with pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald Quigley about the FAST signs to watch for: Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call triple zero With 45,000 Australians experiencing a stroke each year — and that number expected to rise — this is something we all need to know. Gerald also shares simple prevention tips and where to find trusted resources. Listen now: https://blackstarradio.com.au/stars-and-stories/ ----more---- Stars and Stories Podcast Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.   Meet Gerald Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist. Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.    He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia.  Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.  Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.