The cardiovascular benefits of electrically-assisted bicycles
Electric bikes represent a form of physical activity accessible to a wide range of people and offer significant health benefits
The significant contribution of wine to the positive health effects of the Mediterranean diet
A study reports that including wine in the Mediterranean diet is associated with increased life expectancy benefits from this eating pattern.
Resting heart rate influences vascular health
A high resting heart rate is associated with premature wear and tear on blood vessels and a reduced life expectancy.
Even in very small amounts, exercise has positive effects on health.
A study shows that in inactive people, as little as 5-10 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity per day significantly reduces the risk of premature death.
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.