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Extreme heat and wildfire smoke, a harmful combination for health

18 March 2024

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Hospitalizations for cardiac and respiratory conditions increased particularly when heatwaves and smog episodes caused by wildfires occurred at the same time.

Association between physical activity and premature mortality: Differences between women and men?

28 February 2024

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Women enjoy greater health benefits from physical activity than men at equivalent or lower doses, according to a study of 412,413 American adults.

Prevention of myocardial infarction through moderate alcohol consumption: The benefits of red wine

12 January 2024

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A very large number of studies have clearly shown that moderate alcohol intake is associated with a significant reduction in coronary heart disease and premature mortality. Regular consumption of small quantities of red wine seems particularly beneficial, in particular because of a lower risk of several cancers observed in wine drinkers.

Beneficial cardiometabolic effects of the vegan diet vs. an omnivorous diet

14 December 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In a randomized, controlled clinical study in identical twins, the vegan diet improved cardiometabolic health compared to an omnivorous diet.

Cardiovascular benefits associated with body weight loss

5 December 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results of clinical studies on new anti-obesity drugs confirm that significant body weight loss is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Intense physical activity could promote respiratory infections

30 November 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A multi-omics analysis in forest firefighters suggests that strenuous physical activity may increase susceptibility to respiratory infections.

Physical activity, exercise and brain health!

13 November 2023

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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Exercise can prevent or slow the cognitive decline associated with aging if done regularly at a moderate intensity.

Exerkines : Mediators of the health benefits of exercise

30 October 2023

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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Exerkines are molecules released in response to exercise, which have the potential to improve cardiovascular, metabolic, immunological, and neurological health.

Emulsifiers: Food additives that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

26 October 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

High consumption of certain emulsifiers widely used in the manufacture of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.