As we celebrate love, let’s not forget the most important heart of all—yours! February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day; it’s also Heart Health Month, a perfect reminder to show your heart some self-love and care.

🩺 As a GP, I see every day how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness, but with the right habits, you can protect your heart for years to come.

💙 5 Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love:
❤️ Stay Active: A daily walk, a dance with your loved one, or a cycling adventure boosts your heart health.
🍓 Eat with Care: Enjoy heart-friendly foods—plenty of fruits, veggies, nuts, and oily fish.
💤 Rest Well: Good sleep is a love letter to your heart. Aim for 7-9 hours each night.
🚭 Cut Out Smoking: Quitting smoking is one of the greatest gifts you can give your heart.
😊 Manage Stress: Meditation, hobbies, and time with loved ones nurture both your heart and mind.

💓 Learn CPR—You Could Save a Life!

This Valentine’s weekend, let’s share love in the most powerful way: by learning how to save a heart in need. A cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere, and knowing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) could make you someone’s hero.

💡 It only takes 15 minutes to learn CPR! Take a free, quick course from the British Heart Foundation and be ready to save a life:

👉 https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes ⟶

💪 Self-love means caring for your health, and community love means being ready to help others in need. ❤️

 A phone call with a GP 

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