There’s no better month to think about your heart health — both romantically and mechanically — than February. After all, we’re already thinking about Valentine’s Day, so choosing February as American Heart Month makes lots of sense.

You might be surprised to learn that you can do some very simple things to watch out for your heart.

• Eat more veggies. Just one extra cup of vegetables per week is all you need to make your heart healthier.
• Just getting up and moving a little bit during the day — like taking a walk around the block — will strengthen your heart.
• Turn off the TV. Believe it or not, you’ll sleep better and drop some weight just by hitting the “off” button!

You don’t have to change your whole life, deprive yourself of your favorite foods or become an iron-man athlete to make your heart stronger. According to the American Heart Association, choosing just one of these three lifestyle mods can reduce your risk of heart disease. What better gift for you and your Valentine?

Your “Heart Happy, Heart Healthy” Gift Guru,
Linda