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.

The social environment, essential for mental and physical health
15 June 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The level of social integration is one of the main predictors of individuals’ health status and life expectancy.

The cardiovascular benefits of soy
28 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large study (over 200,000 participants) reports that regular soy consumption is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.

To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle
28 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.

COVID-19 is a disease that also affects blood vessels
27 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Patients who develop severe complications from COVID-19 often have bleeding disorders leading to abnormal blood clot formation.

Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: A potentially harmful effect on the heart
19 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results obtained for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine do not support its use in the current context. This treatment increases the corrected QT interval on the electrocardiogram, a recognized marker of an increased risk of fatal arrhythmias.

Obesity and heart function
14 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study sheds light on a mechanism of adaptation for the decrease in cardiac energy capacity induced by obesity.

COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease
30 March 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In addition to being an important risk factor for COVID-19, studies indicate that cardiovascular disease may also be a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection and that these cardiac conditions contribute to the mortality caused by severe forms of the disease.

Olive oil, the best source of fat for cooking
30 March 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A new U.S. study confirms that regular consumption of olive oil is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

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