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Acting F.A.S.T. might have helped save the life of the legendary Patriots linebacker.

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...

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...

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...

The Southern New England Heart Walk is coming for the first time to Dartmouth, MA! They are offering a new "heart and survivors" walk route in addition to the 3.5-mile route! The dean of local community health awareness, Dr. Michael Rocha, cardiologist, appeared on the Phil Paleologos Morning Show to talk about the upcoming event...

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...

With over a foot of snow expected to fall on the SouthCoast this weekend, the American Heart Association wants to remind you to shovel safely.

Thursday, October 29th is World Stroke Day. In America, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. Women are more likely to suffer a stroke than to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Many stroke patients do not get to the hospital in time for lifesaving treatment...

Country music stars and fans joined together to urge prayers for Randy Travis overnight as he recovered from brain surgery following a stroke at a Texas hospital.