How to Improve Heart Health

From heart-shaped chocolates to heart-shaped pizza, February has no shortage of reminders that it's the month of love.

But Valentine's Day isn't the only heart-related event this month—February is also American Heart Month. The designation was created to raise awareness of heart disease in the U.S., which remains a leading cause of death for Americans. With so many heart-shaped items in the mix, February is an apt time to give your real heart some attention too.