Increasing plant-based protein intake reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

30 January 2025 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

People who consume a high proportion of their protein from plants have a significantly reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

After coronary angioplasty, quitting smoking with the help of e-cigarettes reduces the risk of complications

16 January 2025 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In smokers who have undergone angioplasty to treat coronary artery disease, the use of e-cigarettes to quit smoking is as effective as complete abstinence from smoking in reducing the risk of future cardiovascular events.

Climbing stairs is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

15 January 2025 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

People who climb stairs more than 5 times a day have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a prospective study.

Cardiovascular mortality increases during the holiday season

16 December 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A surprising phenomenon: Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve are the three days of the year with the highest number of deaths from natural causes.

How sleep helps recovery after a heart attack

9 December 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

After a heart attack, immune cells are recruited to the brain to induce sleep, which reduces inflammation in the heart and contributes to healing, according to a study in mice and humans.

Preventing dementia: the crucial role of lifestyle habits

5 December 2024 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

The latest report by the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention highlights 14 risk factors that can be modified to prevent or delay the development of about half of dementia cases.

Intermittent fasting: skip breakfast or eat dinner earlier?

18 October 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

One of the most popular forms of intermittent fasting is the 16:8 diet, where food intake is restricted to an 8-hour window, alternating with 16-hour fasting periods. This type of eating involves extending the fasting period, either by delaying or eliminating the first meal (breakfast) or by eating dinner earlier. Here is an overview of the pros and cons associated with each of these two approaches.

Mental health: “weekend warriors” reap similar benefits to those who exercise regularly during the week

3 October 2024 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Exercising for one or two days a week provides the same mental health benefits as exercising every day of the week, according to a recent study.

The anxiolytic effect of exercise: a new role for lactate

9 September 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Lactate, a metabolite produced abundantly during sustained exercise, is thought to confer resistance against stress, according to a study carried out in mice.

The anti-inflammatory effects of fermented foods

4 September 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Several studies report that fermented foods have positive effects on the gut microbiota and reduce inflammation, a major risk factor for all chronic diseases.

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