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A Healthy Heart to Heart story by Amanda Burnette, MD, HopHealth

Valentine’s Day is a holiday devoted to matters of the heart, and what matters more than your heart health? February is American Heart Month and a time to spread awareness for cardiovascular wellness and provide tools to ensure that you are here for your partner and loved ones for many years to come. To celebrate Valentine's Day, here are some heart-healthy recommendations perfectly suited for a day of fun and romance.

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Amanda Burnette, MD is a physician serving patients at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza in Florence. Dr. Burnette is originally from Florence and is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

February 2022

Sources: Red Wine: https://utswmed.org/medblog/polyphenols/ Dark Chocolate: https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefitsdark-chocolate#1 Exercise: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitnessbasics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults Oxytocin: https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/what-toknow-about-oxytocin https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-andwellness/2018/february/affection


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