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Love and Hearts in Headlines
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.
Which Kind of Chocolate Do You Prefer?
In my house Valentine's Day is all about chocolate. If you're trying to eat healthy you may only stick to eating an ounce or so of dark chocolate a day for the benefits. Others don't like the taste of dark chocolate and only eat milk chocolate, even if it's known to be less healthy.
Double Your Pleasure: Partner Yoga Poses
Looking for a healthy way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Try these partner yoga poses with your friend or lover. As I like to tell my husband, "Open hamstrings, open heart."
Candy, Chocolate, and Sweets Oh My!
Since Valentine's Day is a day of indulging in chocolate truffles, candy hearts, and all kinds of sweets, I thought it'd be fun to test your nutritional knowledge of so many of our favorite treats. Find out if the candy you love contains trans fat or more calories than you ever imagined.
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The Caloric Burn of Getting It On: Quiz
I have heard many people equate sex with exercise – the two words even share the same sound in their first syllables! Since February is heart health month I thought I should quiz you on how sex affects your ticker.
So take this short but fun quiz and see just how much exercise you are really getting when getting it on.
Kiss and Tell: The Physiology of Smooching
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.
Fruits and Veggies to Get You in the Mood
Being romantic doesn't have to mean being unhealthy. My pals at FruitandVeggieGuru.com have created a great list of food that will help you get in the mood for love. And yes, they are all fruits and veggies!
P.L.O.W. – Get Your Heart Rate Up
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 .
Healthy Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day
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 related getaway, or sign up for an all day workshop.
- Give blood together.
Get Physical: Valentine's Day Roundup
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.
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