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title: 4 heart facts for Valentine’s Day
description: 4 fun heart facts to share this Valentine's Day!
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# [4 heart facts for Valentine’s Day](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/4-heart-facts-for-valentines-day)

 Written by [Jeremy Sasser](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/author/jeremy-sasser) | Feb 12, 2016 2:00:00 PM

It’s the season of love, and millions will celebrate by exchanging heart-shaped valentines, candies and other gifts.

The heart is associated with feelings of love, and although love is not a component of our [CET exam](http://www.nhanow.com/certifications/ekg-technician), some of these fun facts suggest valid reasons for this connection.

### **Hearts can literally break.** 

Heart attacks are more common following the death of a loved one — a risk that appears to decline in time as grief subsides. ([Source](http://news.health.com/2012/01/09/grief-heart-attacks/))

### **Did your heart skip a beat? It’s not your valentine, it’s your energy drink.**

If you get a feeling like your heart skipped a beat, it didn’t. You’re likely experiencing heart palpitations, which can be caused by too much caffeine, exercise and more. ([Source](https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003081.htm))

### **The stethoscope made things less awkward.**

Before the stethoscope, doctors had to press their ear directly to a patient’s chest. Modesty is what motivated this advancement. ([Source](https://blog.itriagehealth.com/19-amazing-facts-heart-infographic/))

### **Follow your heart … it’s good for it.**

[Investing in your education to pursue your career dreams](http://www.nhanow.com/certifications/get-certified) can help minimize your chances of heart conditions. As your education level increases, your risks for heart disease decreases. ([Source](https://blog.itriagehealth.com/19-amazing-facts-heart-infographic/))

February isn’t just about red and pink cards, flowers and candies. It’s also American Heart Month, and a great opportunity to learn more about your heart’s health. Learn about what you can do to help your heart’s health from the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth).

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