A lack of romance on Valentine’s Day can lead to heartbreak, but that’s not the only thing that can stop your heart in its tracks.

February is National Heart Month, and it’s your chance to take a stand against the UK’s biggest killer.

You may be surprised to learn that every year, heart and circulatory disease accounts for more than a third of all deaths.

This year Colgate is supporting the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Red for Heart campaign by donating 10p for every one of their products purchased at Boots until February 23.

By getting involved in the campaign you can help generate up to £100,000 in donations for the BHF.

There’s nothing more important than your health and yet it’s something that many people take for granted.

That’s especially true when it comes to your oral health. Healthy teeth and gums are an essential part of your overall wellbeing, so as well as maintaining a healthy weight, moderating your alcohol intake, exercising and not smoking, take time to consider oral health as part of your overall health regime.

For more ways to go Red for Heart and get your free fundraising kit for National Wear Red Day on February 26 visit bhf.org.uk/colgate or colgate.co.uk

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To celebrate Colgate’s support of the Red for Heart campaign this February and to guard against a broken heart this Valentine’s Day, you can enter this competition to win a bouquet of two dozen red roses.

You can receive the flowers yourself or have them delivered to someone else special.

For your chance to win just answer the following question:

How many times a day does your heart beat on average? a) 50,000, b) 100,000, c) 150,000

Send your answer, with your name, address and contact number on a postcard or a stuck-down envelope to: Roses Competition, News Shopper, Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1BT.

You can also enter by sending a text. Type RED leave a space and send your answer with your name and address to 80360.

The closing date for entries is February 10.

Competition rules: Employees of Newsquest (London) Ltd, their families and anyone else connected with this promotion are not eligible to enter. Prizes are not transferable and there are no cash alternatives. The editor’s decision is final. Texts cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge. Text lines close 9/2/2010 at 11.59pm. For full terms visit newsquest.co.uk/terms. Service provided by Newsquest Media Group. It is intended for the flowers to be delivered for Valentine's Day but this is not guaranteed.