February Timely Topics- Hearts and Love

In this post I highlight February, American Heart Month, promoting heart health awareness, and Valentine’s Day on February 14, encouraging expressions of love and hope. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent on February 18. Consider Bookshop.org for unique Valentine’s gifts. See the heartfelt mural at the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

updated January 29, 2026

Celebrate Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. On this blog, you can find information and inspiration to keep your heart healthy.

7 Keys to a Healthy Heart

February is American Heart Month, highlighting heart health amidst Valentine’s Day. In this post I outline seven major types of heart diseases and risk factors such as smoking and hypertension. Recognizing heart problem symptoms is crucial. Maintaining heart health involves addressing risk factors with healthy lifestyle choices. Share this vital information.

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Celebrate Love

Valentine’s Day is February 14.

Share words of faith, hope, and LOVE whenever you have a chance.

tree with red leaves shaped like a heart
William Shakespeare, English playwright, poet, and actor graphic from Lightstock.com, stock photo site

Lent

In 2026, Ash Wednesday is on February 18, starting the Christian season of Lent.

Exploring and Sharing the HEART of Health

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Consider Bookshop.org for a Valentine’s Day gift for that special person, or anytime you want to remember a special occasion.

Bookshop.org is an online bookstore that financially supports local, independent bookstores.

We believe bookstores are essential to a healthy culture and they are dedicated to the common good.

Bookshop.org donates a portion of every sale to independent bookstores.

Medical stethoscope and heart on a textured background
Dr. Aletha

Cover Image

I took the cover photo at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. It is part of a mural outside the museum entrance. Each square is a picture drawn by a child and sent to Oklahoma City after the 1995 terrorist bombing, which killed 168 people, including several children