Control of inflammation through diet
23 November 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Recent studies report that a diet that reduces chronic inflammation is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Do houseplants have beneficial effects on health?
3 November 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Houseplants may provide mental and physiological health benefits based on research evidence.

The importance of properly controlling your blood pressure
26 October 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that the onset of hypertension before the age of 45 doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.

Insufficient dietary fibre intake harms the gut microbiota and the immune system’s balance
7 October 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

An insufficient intake of dietary fibre has a detrimental effect on the gut microbiota and promotes the development of allergies and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Electronic cigarettes drastically reduce exposure to toxic substances from tobacco
18 September 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study by the Institut Pasteur shows that the vapour from e-cigarettes contains 99% fewer toxic compounds than cigarette smoke.

Time-restricted feeding: A tool to lose weight and improve cardiometabolic health
15 September 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to a study of obese people, time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, can help to lose weight and improve metabolic health, both when eating is limited to a 6-hour as well as 4-hour period.

Chile, an example of aggressive state intervention to combat the obesity epidemic
2 September 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In response to the skyrocketing rate of obesity in the Chilean population, the authorities have imposed a law that severely regulates the promotion and sale of ultra-processed industrial products, especially among young people.

Plant-based meat substitutes reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors
1 September 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Replacing meat with plant-based meat substitutes significantly decreases certain cardiovascular risk factors according to a randomized, controlled study conducted at Stanford University.

Smoking continues to decline among young people
30 June 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The increase in vaping observed in recent years in Canada is associated with a significant decrease in smoking among young people.

Can exercise protect against respiratory infections?
22 June 2020
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Dr Richard Marchand, M.D.

Regular exercise does not protect against acute respiratory infections according to a systematic review of studies published to date, but it is associated with a decrease in the severity of symptoms.

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