E-cigarettes as a tool to reduce smoking-related harm
11 December 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is high time to modernize tobacco control, taking into account the harm reduction that new non-combustible tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, can bring.

Are low-carbohydrate diets really the best way to lose weight?
30 October 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

For most people, there does not seem to be any major benefit in restricting carbohydrate intake rather than fat for sustained weight loss.

Health risks of a sedentary lifestyle
10 October 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Physical inactivity is associated with an increased risk of premature mortality and to develop or aggravate chronic diseases such as heart failure, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers and osteoporosis.

The Blue Zones: Areas where people are living better and longer
19 September 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Blue Zones are areas of the world where the longevity of the inhabitants is well above average. The inhabitants of these regions have a lifestyle that has several common characteristics that contribute to their longevity.

The effects of stress on the heart
21 August 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Updated May 22, 2018 In animals, detecting a threat (smell of smoke, sight of a predator, sound of a gunshot) by the sensory organs (nose, eyes, ears) triggers a maximum alert in the brain that will initiate a series of extremely complex processes called the “fight-or-flight response.” By activating the adrenal glands, the brain controls […]

Saturated fats, coconut oil and cardiovascular disease
25 July 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Even though it is of plant origin, coconut oil is a source of saturated fat and should only be used occasionally to avoid an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Intermittent fasting: A new approach to weight loss?
12 July 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Instead of uniformly decreasing the amount of calories consumed each day, which seems almost impossible to do for most people, intermittent fasting involves alternating periods of normal food intake with periods of fasting more or less extended.

Moderate physical activity is sufficient to improve health
7 June 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Not only are there many benefits of physical activity, the amount of exercise required to take advantage of these benefits is much lower than one might think.

The effects of coffee on cardiovascular disease
14 May 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Coffee is a beverage that has several positive effects, not only for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, but also for general health.

Social isolation: An important risk factor for premature death
3 May 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of dying prematurely, an impact comparable to that of well-established risk factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle and even smoking.

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