14 June 2023 | 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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Lifestyle habits are the key to improving healthy life expectancy
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.
Preventing cardiovascular disease also means preventing cancer!
One study reports that people who have cardiovascular disease are at much higher risk of developing several types of cancers in the years that follow.
The best types of diet to prevent cardiovascular disease
A panel of experts from the American Heart Association compared the effects of 10 popular diets on cardiovascular health. Unsurprisingly, diets based on a high plant intake are the best choices, far ahead of extreme diets such as paleo and keto.
Eating well to maintain cognitive health
Several studies report that a plant-rich diet is associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.
A moderate amount and frequency of walking are associated with health benefits
The results of a recent study suggest that it is possible to obtain substantial health benefits from walking only a few days a week.
Akkermansia muciniphila: An essential bacterium for maintaining good health
Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacterium that colonizes the mucus layer of the intestinal wall, contributes to the maintenance of this protective layer and generates metabolites that have several beneficial effects on metabolism and immunity.
After a heart attack, the Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of recurrence
A large Spanish study confirms that in people affected by coronary heart disease, the Mediterranean diet considerably reduces the risk of cardiovascular events.
Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide), a major breakthrough for the treatment of obesity
Initially developed to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, these drugs also cause significant weight loss and are establishing themselves as the first truly effective pharmacological treatments for obesity.
Living a healthy lifestyle could slow memory decline
According to a study in China, memory decline was slower in older people who had a healthy lifestyle, even in those who had a genetic risk factor (APOE4) for Alzheimer’s disease.
The benefits of walking outside on the brain
A 15-minute walk outdoors improves cognition, according to a Canadian study.