Mike Hardman

Cardiovascular providers at Southcoast Health want to change the conversation around cardiac care. They want to talk about wellness and prevention as much as treatment so they can help improve the region’s overall health. “Southeastern Massachusetts is one of the least healthy areas of the state for cardiac disease, which is the number one cause of death in the United States,” said Dr...

In a Presidents Day column, I rated the five worst presidents of all-time. The minute I sent it, I knew the President Barrack Obama bashing would start. Actually, it took about a minute on Facebook for the first one to appear and they lasted over a day...

If you are thinking about getting pregnant and have a heart condition, you should work closely with your doctor to get a better idea of the risks to allow them to monitor your medications and your body as your baby grows, according to the Cleveland Clinic...

A coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan measures the amount of calcium in heart’s arteries and high levels can be associated with heart disease, according to a Harvard University report. The scan shows the presence of atherosclerosis, which can be difficult to find but is the underlying case in most heart attacks...

The National Stroke Association says the following are symptoms of a stroke: Sudden numbness or weakness in your face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding; Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; Sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance; Sudden severe headache for no reason...

Stroke is the third leading cause of death among women in the United States, affecting 55,000 more women than men each year. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital and their colleagues are exploring the effects of potential risk factors that are unique to women, including hormone levels, hormone therapy, hormonal birth control, pregnancy and time of menarche and menopause...

A study in the American Journal of Hypertension says eating at least two servings of yogurt per week is associated with a 20-percent lower risk of heart disease and stroke. More than 740,000 participants with previous high blood pressure diagnoses were included in the study...

Guess which President of the United States in the worst one?

According to a Harvard University report, a scan can measure the amount of calcium in your heart's arteries, identifying the risk for a possible heart attack.

A British study shows the dangerous of smoking for your heart.