heart health

Part of being Healthy For Good™ is creating simple daily habits you can stick with. One important habit that can help kick-start your day is eating a healthy breakfast. Think outside the (cereal) box with these quick and easy ideas. (This information is from the American Heart Association's website... Read More ...

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...

FUN 107 and Southcoast Health are recognizing Heart Health Month. February is all about heart health, so here are some tips to keep your heart in awesome shape. Eat fats! I know it sounds crazy, but there are such things as healthy fats like polyunsaturated fats and unsaturated fats ... Read More ...

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.

We all want to be healthy, but sometimes finding time to exercise isn't so easy. So here are some simple ways you can improve your heart health that require no gym  time at all.

Make sure you are taking the proper steps when you are shoveling snow.

Changing your diet can help you prevent heart disease.

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...