It is Valentine's Day (as if you didn't already know that after the barrage of hearts and flowers), but it is also heart-health month. The confluence of these two events has lead to many health headlines containing hearts and love. So check these stories for your V-day health news hit. I love you, but you eat meat — The New York Times Can a carnivore and a vegan find and sustain love? Read more

The simple act of kissing is loaded, not only on the emotional front but physiologically as well. I didn't expect to find information about kissing in the usually unsexy Scientific American, but I learned some interesting things about kissing and just needed to share. Especially since Valentine's Day is only two days away. Here are some new things I learned about the ancient art of kissing: Read more

Most love songs have a slow groove and inspire slow dancing and swaying to the music. It is, however, heart health month. To celebrate the health of your heart as well as matters of the heart, I made a Valentine's playlist to help you get it up . . .your heart rate that is. I found songs about love, and songs with the word heart, or by the band Heart to make a well rounded music mix to inspire Read more

Valentine's Day is coming up, a day to celebrate your love for your friends and family. Why not show how you care with gifts that encourage a healthy and fit lifestyle? Here are some ideas: Go away for a weekend of skiing. Get a bottle of red or white wine, since it's beneficial to your health. Take a winter hike and pack a picnic. Hire a personal chef to make you a healthy meal. Plan a fitness Read more

Since Valentine's Day is approaching, why not try and get moving with someone special? My husband and I have had some fabulous talks on Saturday morning runs, and we've never laughed so hard as when we took a bikram yoga class together. Spice things up by getting physical with the love of your life in the bedroom and out. I already have many ways to get moving together so check out my Get Read more