Overwork can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
6 May 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

People who work a lot (more than 55 hours a week) are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, especially stroke.

Active transportation, a great way to balance work and health
13 April 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

People who go to work walking or cycling are in better physical shape and therefore at lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Can regular exercise compensate for long periods spent sitting?
9 April 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is well established that regular physical exercise improves lipid levels, glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity, all of which are cardiovascular risk factors. One question researchers have been asking in recent years is whether a single exercise session can, after a period of prolonged physical inactivity, have a positive impact on the risk factors associated […]

The electronic cigarette, a good tool to quit smoking
12 February 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A randomized clinical trial reports that e-cigarettes are twice as effective as nicotine substitutes for quitting.

Anti-aging effect of a healthy lifestyle
21 January 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, i.e. eating well, exercising, managing stress and not smoking or consuming too much alcohol, has beneficial effects on the aging of our cells according to recent scientific literature.

Toward a consensus on the effects of dietary fat on health
17 December 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is not so much the total amount of sugar or fat in the diet that matters, but rather the type of sugar or fat that is consumed.

Juul: The new electronic cigarette popular among young people
1 October 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Updated November 13, 2018 Marketed in 2015, the Juul (pronounced “jewel”) quickly became the most popular electronic cigarette in the United States and currently accounts for 70% of market shares. The recent arrival of Juul in Canada (September 2018) is a good opportunity to describe this new product, presented by its manufacturer as a smoking […]

Aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events?
7 September 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The daily intake of low-dose aspirin is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular events (nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, cardiovascular mortality), but also with an increased risk of major bleeding.

The dangers of heat stroke during a heat wave
3 August 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Heat waves are sporadic events of high temperatures, which can have serious consequences on human life.

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