Heart Health

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association could change how acute stroke treatment is done, meaning instead of dying or suffering lifelong disability, one of three stroke patients could fully recover...

We are now in American Heart Month, but we should pay attention to our hearts all year long, not just during February. Everything else your body does is dependent on how well your heart is working, so if it's at risk of problems, you need to find out why.

2 or 3 ½ Mile Walk, Rain or Shine! "Register your team to walk with us in the Heart Walk! There is no minimum donation to participate. Raise atleast $100 and earn an official Heart Walk t-shirt! For more information on Heart Walk teams, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please call 401-228-2335 or click HERE...

The second annual Love Your Heart event is taking place in New Bedford this Sunday, February 12, and it's a chance for people from across the SouthCoast to come together and learn more about heart health. Cardiologist Dr. Michael Rocha was a guest of WBSM's Phil Paleologos this week, and Dr...

Valentines's Day and beyond, Dr. Michael Rocha, founder of New Bedford Wellness Initiative's Wellness Program wants to remind us that hypertension is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes. Being aware of your numbers such as your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar is one of the first steps to doing something about your health...

If you're a runner and would like to meet with other runners in the area, consider this Fun Run presented by The Greater New Bedford Track Club! They'll be running the "Louie's Run loop (5k) on Saturday, February 20th at 9 am. Meeting at 1 Oneida St, New Bedford (Buttonwood Park)...

The Center for Disease Control has a tool that can help you determine just how old your heart is.

Baby it’s cold outside, and it’s only getting colder. Here are five tips to prevent you from falling into a winter workout slump and keep active through the winter.

We had a great visit today with Dr. Jay Schachne from Southcoast Hospitals. He is a cradiologist based at Truesdale in Fall River.

In Honor of February, Heart Health Month, we've decided to share information regarding cardiovascular health and the various effects they can have on your senses. Last month, we posted an article about how hearing loss could potentially be linked to Dementia...