heart month

Heavy SouthCoast snow raises heart attack risk; snow shoveling safety, winter storm health tips, and AHA warnings highlight cold weather dangers.

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.

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)...