Beneficial cardiometabolic effects of the vegan diet vs. an omnivorous diet
14 December 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In a randomized, controlled clinical study in identical twins, the vegan diet improved cardiometabolic health compared to an omnivorous diet.

Cardiovascular benefits associated with body weight loss
5 December 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results of clinical studies on new anti-obesity drugs confirm that significant body weight loss is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Intense physical activity could promote respiratory infections
30 November 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A multi-omics analysis in forest firefighters suggests that strenuous physical activity may increase susceptibility to respiratory infections.

Physical activity, exercise and brain health!
13 November 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Exercise can prevent or slow the cognitive decline associated with aging if done regularly at a moderate intensity.

Exerkines : Mediators of the health benefits of exercise
30 October 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Exerkines are molecules released in response to exercise, which have the potential to improve cardiovascular, metabolic, immunological, and neurological health.

Emulsifiers: Food additives that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
26 October 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

High consumption of certain emulsifiers widely used in the manufacture of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Noise, a little-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease
15 September 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Several epidemiological studies report that prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

The benefits of “forest bathing” on psychological well-being
31 August 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

The health benefits of “forest bathing” (shinrin-yoku) were recently evaluated in an umbrella study.

Reducing chronic stress contributes to the positive effects of moderate alcohol consumption on the risk of cardiovascular disease
8 August 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that moderate alcohol consumption (1-14 drinks per week) reduces activity in the amygdala, the region of the brain involved in the stress response. The resulting reduction in chronic stress is associated with a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events.

Lifestyle habits are the key to improving healthy life expectancy
14 June 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The adoption of a series of measures that optimize cardiovascular health is associated with a significant increase in the number of years of life without chronic diseases.

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