7 January 2026 | Dr Éric Thorin, Ph. D.
There is an urgent need to provide consumers with practical tools that make it easier to choose the best foods for their health.
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The time has come for a Canadian Nutri-Score
There is an urgent need to provide consumers with practical tools that make it easier to choose the best foods for their health.
Preventing Alzheimer’s disease by walking?
A study reports that older adults who regularly engage in moderate physical activity (5,000-7,500 steps per day) show a decrease in certain markers of neurodegeneration and improved cognitive health.
The positive impact of coffee on the risk of atrial fibrillation
Surprising results show that people with atrial fibrillation who regularly consume coffee have a reduced risk of recurrence.
Should we be worried about the presence of cadmium in dark chocolate?
Cadmium is a toxic metal that can accumulate naturally in certain plants, including the cacao beans used to make chocolate. However, studies show that in the vast majority of cases, the amount of cadmium ingested from normal consumption of dark chocolate (1-2 servings per day) is below toxic thresholds and poses no health risk.
Eat better, pollute less
A diet rich in plant-based foods is associated with both increased life expectancy and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Seasonal time changes do not influence the risk of myocardial infarction.
There is much talk about abolishing seasonal time changes due to their potentially harmful effects on health, particularly cardiovascular health. However, this negative impact has recently been challenged by a large-scale study that observed no variation in the incidence of myocardial infarction in the week following the time change, both in spring and autumn.
Residential wood burning: A major cause of air pollution
In Quebec, an estimated 1,400 premature deaths are caused each year by air pollution linked to wood fires.
The importance of being active after a heart attack
A study reports that after hospitalization for an acute coronary syndrome, low levels of physical activity combined with long periods of sedentary behavior significantly increase the risk of mortality in the following year.
Can ice baths improve health?
Studies suggest that cold-water immersion facilitates muscle recovery after intense exercise and may also have positive effects on immunity and overall well-being. However, caution remains necessary, as cold exposure has complex effects on the cardiovascular system and can trigger cardiac complications in individuals at risk.
Avoiding ultra-processed foods makes it easier to control body weight
Adhering to a healthy diet without reducing the intake of ultra-processed foods misses the mark for losing weight.