The pros and cons of alcohol
30 January 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

This is an updated version of an article originally published in 2018 Even though alcohol has been a daily part of human existence for millennia, the substance is far from innocuous and in fact has very complex effects on health. This complexity is well illustrated by the J-shaped relationship between the quantity of alcohol consumed […]

Gut microorganisms boost motivation to exercise
25 January 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In mice, certain species of gut bacteria produce molecules that activate nerves that are connected to the brain, thereby stimulating reward circuits associated with exercise.

A diet rich in flavonols is associated with slower cognitive decline
4 January 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

A dietary intake rich in flavonols, mainly from fruits and vegetables, is associated with a slowing of the progression of cognitive and memory decline in the elderly, according to a US study.

Is exercising late in the morning associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease?
14 December 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

For the same amount, physical exercise performed in the late morning rather than at another time of day was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study carried out among 86,657 participants from the UK-Biobank cohort.

Walking in the forest has positive impacts on the brain
12 December 2022
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

A study reports that an hour of walking in the forest is associated with a significant decrease in the activity of the amygdala, the area of the brain involved in the stress response.

Yoga and other holistic practices improve blood sugar control in diabetics
17 November 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to a meta-analysis of 28 intervention studies, holistic practices (involving the body and mind), especially yoga, improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.

Walking associated with reduced risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease and cancer
7 October 2022
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

The amount (number of steps/day) and the intensity (number of steps/min) of walking are associated with a reduced risk of dementia, premature mortality, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a prospective study among a large cohort from the United Kingdom.

Replacing tobacco with e-cigarettes reduces the risk of cardiovascular events
4 October 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

People who exclusively use electronic cigarettes as a source of nicotine reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by 33% compared to smokers.

Association between red meat consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease: An important role of L-carnitine metabolites
13 September 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A new American study shows an unfavourable association between red meat consumption and the incidence of cardiovascular disease, an association attributable in part to TMAO and other L-carnitine metabolites.

Ultra-processed foods associated with an increased risk of dementia
25 August 2022
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of developing dementia as you age, according to a recent study.

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