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).

Marked decline in youth smoking rates (contrary to what the headlines say)
16 July 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Despite the sensationalist headlines of recent years, the rise in the number of vapers is not associated with a resurgence of youth smoking. On the contrary, the proportion of young smokers is steadily falling and has reached a historic low in 2018.

Pure fruit juices: sugary drinks like any other?
10 July 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In small quantities, it is clearly exaggerated to say that pure fruit juices are as harmful to health as beverages containing added sugars. However, it should be moderated because a recent study reports that people who drink large amounts of sugary drinks, including fruit juice, are at higher risk of dying prematurely.

Beyond Burger, Impossible Burger and other products that mimic meat: are they good for health and the environment?
1 July 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

New products made from plants but designed to look, feel, and taste like meat have recently appeared on the market. These products do much less harm to the environment than meat production, but they are ultra-processed foods that contain significant amounts of salt and saturated fat.

The effects of climate change on health
12 June 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The effects of global warming on health are already beginning to be felt and are likely to become very significant in the coming decades without concrete actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

To stay slim, avoid ultra-processed foods
28 May 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A clinical study shows that people who are served meals with ultra-processed industrial foods eat more calories and gain weight quickly.

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