Do houseplants have beneficial effects on health?

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Houseplants may provide mental and physiological health benefits based on research evidence.

After a heart attack, the Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of recurrence

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large Spanish study confirms that in people affected by coronary heart disease, the Mediterranean diet considerably reduces the risk of cardiovascular events.

A pro-inflammatory diet increases the risk of dementia

Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

According to a recent study, a diet that promotes systemic inflammation significantly increases the risk of developing dementia in older adults.

Lignans: Compounds of plant origin that promote good cardiovascular health

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large recent study indicates that the consumption of lignans is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

Association between chronic stress and heart attacks

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

High concentrations of cortisol in the hair, a biomarker of chronic stress, have been associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction in middle-aged people.

The dangers of heat stroke during a heat wave

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Heat waves are sporadic events of high temperatures, which can have serious consequences on human life.

Association between red meat consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease: An important role of L-carnitine metabolites

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A new American study shows an unfavourable association between red meat consumption and the incidence of cardiovascular disease, an association attributable in part to TMAO and other L-carnitine metabolites.

The effects of climate change on health

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The effects of global warming on health are already beginning to be felt and are likely to become very significant in the coming decades without concrete actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Mediterranean diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (french)

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Replacing tobacco with e-cigarettes reduces the risk of cardiovascular events

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

People who exclusively use electronic cigarettes as a source of nicotine reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by 33% compared to smokers.

Promoting prevention of cardiovascular diseases in order to prolong life expectancy in good health.

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28 April 2023

Radio

Le cardiologue Martin Juneau nous explique comment garder son cœur en santé.

Entrevue à CHOI 98,1

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25 April 2023

Télévision

Rester jeune, pour la vie ?

Entrevue avec Céline Galipeau au Téléjournal de Radio-Canada (après le reportage à la 25ième minutes).

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24 April 2023

Presse écrite

Planète bleue, idées vertes: Le podium du transport à vélo.

Sara Champagne, La Presse.

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