The importance of maintaining normal cholesterol levels, even at a young age
30 December 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

One study reports that young adults with high blood cholesterol levels are much more likely to be affected by cardiovascular disease later in life.

Exercise on an empty stomach to burn more fat
10 December 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Exercising on an empty stomach, rather than after a meal, could burn twice as much fat according to a randomized controlled study.

Quitting smoking in favour of e-cigarettes leads to rapid improvement in cardiovascular health
26 November 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A randomized clinical study shows that blood vessel function is significantly improved only 1 month after the transition from tobacco to electronic cigarettes.

Bedtime may be the best time for taking antihypertensive medication
18 November 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Hypertensive people who take their antihypertensive medication at bedtime have better control of their blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular events and mortality than people who take their medication in the morning, according to a new study.

How much exercise to live longer?
12 November 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The most recent studies indicate that there is no limit to the amount of weekly exercise to obtain beneficial effects on longevity.

Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health
30 October 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A fairly modest reduction in caloric intake (300 calories per day) over a two-year period is associated with a significant improvement in several cardiovascular risk factors.

Aerobic fitness is associated with levels of blood metabolites that are good for your health
10 October 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A Finnish study shows that good aerobic fitness is associated with levels of several metabolites (including LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) that are beneficial to health.

Edible cannabis: An effect of longer duration and less predictable than with inhalation
16 September 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Edible cannabis does not produce exactly the same effects as a cannabis cigarette, especially with regard to the much slower absorption time and the prolonged duration of euphoric effects.

Eggs: To consume with moderation
2 September 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent study found a significant, albeit modest, association between the consumption of eggs or dietary cholesterol and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.

Hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in young adults increase cardiovascular risk after the age of 40
31 July 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Study finds strong association between having high blood pressure or LDL-cholesterol levels at a young age (18–39 years), and the development of cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and heart failure) later in life (≥40 years old).

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