Tag: February

  • Be Heart-Healthy This Valentine’s Day

    Be Heart-Healthy This Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day is a day to treat our loved ones (and ourselves), but somehow the treat of choice has become candy. While the media (and chocolate-makers) would have you believe that a piece or two of chocolate is good for you, trust me: the chocolate that comes in the box with the big red bow… Read more

  • The Best Diet for Heart Health + 15 Heart-Healthy Foods

    The Best Diet for Heart Health + 15 Heart-Healthy Foods

    What’s the Best Diet for Heart Health? Many people are confused by all the different dietary advice we hear about. But here’s the truth: Leading nutritional experts are in general agreement about the most heart-healthy diet for humans. The optimal diet for heart health is one that is low in animal products (and especially processed meats),… Read more

  • 5 Ways Being Happy is Good for Your Heart – Literally

    5 Ways Being Happy is Good for Your Heart – Literally

    February is American Heart Month and with the most romantic holiday being Valentine’s Day, it is a good time to reflect upon the happiness and health of our heart. Many people might think that having a healthy heart is simply about eating right and getting regular exercise, but you might be surprised to know that many… Read more