Welcome to our “Happy Heart” February edition where love, health and community converge. This month’s pages are brimming with uplifting and inspiring stories.

We begin with a feature on integrative cardiology. The Thriving Heart explores groundbreaking approaches to cardiovascular care that blend science, lifestyle and nutrition. From the healing power of gratitude to advanced diagnostic techniques, we can foster a long and heart-healthy life.

Get creative with Handmade Gifts for Valentine’s Day and express love sustainably with eco-friendly crafts like recycled heart wreaths and birdseed ornaments. You might also find a healthful treat to make and share in Chocolate Champions. Recipes ranging from indulgent to savory will delight your sweet tooth with surprising health benefits.

Did you know that simple mindful movement can enhance circulation and reduce stress? Check out Stretching for Heart Health and try it! If all the talk about new ways to manage weight have piqued your curiosity, Metabolic Health Strategies delves into innovative treatments that help navigate obesity and its health risks.

Learn how to start an urban milkweed garden in Bringing Back the Monarch Butterfly and support these majestic insects. In the month of hearts and love, the Healing Power of Hugs explains the emotional and physiological magic in an embrace. And Holistic Lifestyle for Dogs ensures that our four-legged companions thrive alongside us.

Finally, this month’s Wise Words features Anil Gupta whose formula for “Immediate Happiness”—give, grow and gratitude—is a clarion call for a fulfilling life.

May you find joy and inspiration in these stories and share them with those you hold dear.