By Laurel House

Find a free cardio workout to get your heart pumping and your mojo revved!Your heart swells, sings, skips a beat, races, goes pitter patter… oh yes, that feeling of effervescent love and its physical effects on the body. You better believe that for the entire month of February you're going to be hearing a lot about matters of the heart, how it feels to fall in love, and what to do to stay in love. But what about the health of the heart and it's effects on your ability to express that love?

Studies have shown that happy relationships can improve heart health. More than a healthy heart, the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction has found a link between healthy people and frequency in sexual activity. But the question that has yet to be proven is this: is it thathealthy people are more sexually activity, or does sexual activity improve health? Regardless of the final statistical outcome, what we do know is this- healthy and regular sexual activity helps your health, and therefore the potential longevity and

Heart Disease is the Number 1 killer of women in America and to drive further awareness and donations, the American Heart Association is sponsoring National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 5th. Get on board and help support this initiative…it's easy!

1. Show YOUR Support: Wearing red will tell the world that you are supporting the American Heart Association's goal to build awareness and urge women to take action to reduce their risk of heart disease.
2. Drive Awareness: Spread the word and tell friends and family about the big day. If you can't get others on board by this Friday, pick any day in February that you want to show your support collectively and wear red that day!
3. Save a Life: The Wear Red campaign has helped to raise millions of dollars over the last six years. Those funds help women learn to live longer and stronger lives. Each person who wears red is asked to donate $5 or more to support research and educational programs. If your company doesn't

By Rebecca Scritchfield MA, RD, LD - DietsInReview.com

Curious why weight loss is necessary in preventing heart disease. Controlling your weight is a step toward controlling heart disease risk factors, like blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Even if you don't have these heart disease risk factors now, you could always develop them.

If you're overweight or obese, it's vitally important that you try to lose weight. A minimal reduction of just 5 to 10 percent of your current weight can lower your risk for heart disease. For instance, if you weigh 200 pounds, a mere 20 pound weight loss can help to save your life and prevent this disease that is the number one killer of women in the U.S.

The most important thing you can do to promote weight loss is reduce your caloric intake by 500 to 1,000 calories each day, and engage in more physical activity, like a 30 minute walk daily. At a loss of two pounds a week, you'll reach your goal within three months. What's even better, it

If you are a woman in her 20s or 30s, you may not have been all that concerned with the health of your heart. Statistics show that there is a serious lack of understanding among women about the dangers of heart disease and stroke. As we enter American Heart Month this February, however, there may be reason to start paying attention. Here's why:

1. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the #1 Killer Among Women: According to the results of a 2003 study, only 13 percent of women in America believe that heart disease and stroke are the greatest health threat to women. The reality is, however, that CVD is THE largest cause of female deaths in America. Specifically, in 2005, CVD claimed the lives of 454,613 females, while cancer of all forms claimed the lives of 268,890 women. Further, American women are 4 to 6 times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer.

2. CVD Can Affect Women of Every Age: Heart disease develops over time and can start as early as the teenage years.

By Rebecca Scritchfield MA, RD, LD - DietsInReview.com

In case you hadn't heard, February is American Heart Month, an initiative to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in the U.S.

Eating a healthy diet can be a key method of preventing heart disease. We're highlighting five heart-healthy foods that can literally save your health. We recognize that these are not the only five foods that protect your heart, but they stand out as star performers and great additions to any diet.

1. Garlic: This herb is ideal for heart health. Numerous studies have shown the potential benefits of regular garlic consumption on blood pressure, platelet aggregation, serum triglyceride level, and cholesterol levels - all of which keep your heart performing. Garlic also makes a great seasoning for food so you can greatly reduce salt.

2. Salmon: Make the swap from a saturated fat burger to a salmon fillet. While some saturated fat is fine, a little goes a long way. The average

Let's face it: Americans eat too much sugar. Me included! When I think about it, I have a decent-sized list of foods that I deliberately add sugar to: my 2 cups of coffee, the maple syrup I add to my morning oatmeal, that piece of chocolate I nibbled on after lunch today and, oh yeah, the sugar-laden piece of cheesecake I had for dessert last night. Then there are the foods where I unconsciously consume sugar...

Needless to say, it's no surprise that a recent study says that Americans consume 355 calories-or 22 teaspoons-of added sugars a day. (Added sugars are those added to food by consumers or manufacturers.) (Find 3 easy ways to break your sugar habit here.)

OK, so we eat a lot of sugar. What's so bad about that? There are consequences for your heart health.

Reducing added sugars will reduce cardiovascular disease risk, says Rachel Johnson, Ph.D., R.D., an EatingWell advisor and chair of the American Heart Association's writing group for the organization's statement

By Allen Smith

Overview
If you have been told by your doctor that you have high cholesterol, starting a regimen of prescription medications may not be your best approach. In fact, if your total cholesterol is moderately high--from 200 to 230 mg/dl--and your have no other risk factors for heart disease, there is a good chance that you will be able to see significant improvements in your cholesterol through diet and exercise alone.

Step 1
Have a complete physical examination by your physician--especially if you're over 40 years of age and/or have a family history of heart disease. During the examination, be sure that he measures your blood pressure, height, weight, performs a resting EKG and draws blood for a blood lipid profile. The blood lipid profile should include total cholesterol, low density lipoproteins (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglycerides.

Step 2
Discuss the results of your physical examination with your doctor. Ask him if there are any issues that could