Romantic relationships are good for the heart, expert says

This Valentine's Day, individual's whose partner requires a prescription to buy Lipitor may want to spend a little extra time with their loved one. An expert says that romantic relationships may hold many benefits for cardiovascular health.

Julie Damp, a cardiologist at the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute, said that there is strong evidence showing that people who are in happy, stable relationships are less likely to experience cardiovascular complications. While the exact reasons for this are not known, there may be a number of potential explanations.

First, married people are less likely to smoke cigarettes and tend to get more exercise, both of which may boost heart health. However, the benefits of being in a relationship may go deeper than simple lifestyle factors.

Damp said that some studies have suggested that those who are involved in happy romances may experience neuro-hormonal changes that produce a beneficial effect on the heart. While this may be less proven than lower smoking rates, it may have a profound effect on heart health, Damp said.

Therefore, individuals who receive prescriptions to buy Lipitor may benefit from a little extra romantic attention this Valentine's Day.