heart health

The leading cause of death in American women is not cancer, it's heart disease. Here are just three things you can do to lower your risk of heart disease.

The Healing little Hearts galas already raised over $1 million for heart research, but next month's could push the ball over the goal line.

Heart Health can be as simple as making some changes to your diet. Consider adding more of these seven foods to your plate for their heart-health benefits.

All proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA HEARTplus Program.

If you don't want to be tied to your gym membership for all forms of exercise, here are five awesome walks and trails to get your heart pumping.

Seriously! It can start a trickle-down effect of bad things for your body!
I can't lie I fall victim to this hardcore, I eat steak like its popcorn. 😂
What happens when you eat to fast is your body can't process how much food you're really eating. So you...

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 a…

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&apos…

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 underl…

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 los…