Chocolate, red wine, and other expressions of love can be good for you. The stuff of Valentine’s Day may be good for the heart, in more ways than one. Chocolate, red wine, and expressions of love could not only make thumpers go pitter-patter in romantic fashion, they could also lead to better heart health.

Why is Valentine's Day a good thing?

St Valentine’s Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends.

Why Valentines should not be celebrated?

Many people choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day citing that it originates with the honoring and worship of mythological gods. Others don’t like the fact that it was once related to a pagan festival.