February and love have been closely linked for nearly 2,000 years. In the 1960s we started recognizing February as American Heart Month, and in recent decades, libraries jumped on the theme of the month, declaring February 'Library Lovers Month'. I discovered this lesser-known milestone on a recent visit to my town’s public library. As I... Continue Reading →
Heart Healthy with Friends
It’s been over sixty years since February first became American Heart Month and since then it's become celebrated around the world. With cardiovascular diseases responsible for one in five deaths in the United States according to the CDC, creating heart healthy habits throughout our lifetimes is important. Like many things, being heart healthy can be... Continue Reading →
Loving Our Hearts
February has long been associated with hearts. Valentine’s Day dates back centuries, with some origin stories going back as far as the 5th century. So, when former President Lyndon Johnson, a sufferer of heart disease, wanted to raise awareness about heart health, it’s fitting that he selected February to be heart month. In the fifty... Continue Reading →