Time-restricted eating, a promising approach for chronic disease prevention
12 August 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

How can we explain that the simple fact of restricting caloric intake to a shorter window of time can lead to significant health benefits?

Vigorous exercise decreases appetite and promotes weight loss through the production of the metabolite Lac-Phe
5 August 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent study shows that a metabolite, N-lactoyl-phenylalanine (Lac-Phe), produced during and after vigorous exercise, decreases appetite and promotes weight loss.

Harmful health effects of exposure to “Forever Chemicals”
8 July 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “Forever Chemicals” because of their very high stability, and which are used in everyday consumer products (e.g., cosmetics, packaging), can have harmful effects on human health.

Anti-aging supplements: A new fountain of youth?
12 May 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Supplements can slow biological aging at the cellular level, but can they make us live longer and healthier?

Brisk walking associated with a slowing down of the aging process
26 April 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Walking speed is associated with a genetic marker of biological age, according to a study carried out in the UK.

The cardiovascular benefits of avocado
26 April 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that regular consumption of avocado is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.

The influence of oral health on the risk of cardiovascular disease
27 March 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Many studies have reported that the incidence of periodontitis is strongly correlated with the presence of several other diseases whose development is influenced by chronic inflammation, including cardiovascular disease.

Smart wearable devices: Useful tools to monitor our health
17 March 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

“Smart” wearables that are worn around the wrist like a wristwatch (“smartwatch”) or on the torso are becoming increasingly popular for monitoring our health and tracking our progress during exercise sessions.

Sudden cardiac death in senior high-performance athletes
7 February 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A very rare event most often caused by underlying coronary artery disease.

A pro-inflammatory diet increases the risk of dementia
23 December 2021
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

According to a recent study, a diet that promotes systemic inflammation significantly increases the risk of developing dementia in older adults.

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