Optimism reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality
10 February 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to prospective studies, optimism is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events and premature death.

Choosing dietary sources of unsaturated fats has many health benefits
5 February 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is now clearly established that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Effectiveness of exercise to prevent and mitigate diabetes: An important role of the gut microbiota
1 February 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In overweight, prediabetic and sedentary men, exercise induced changes in the gut microbiota that are correlated with improvements in blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.

Spicing up the prevention of cardiovascular disease with chili peppers
14 January 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that people who regularly consume chili peppers have a reduced risk of dying prematurely from a heart attack or stroke.

Exercise reduces cardiovascular inflammation by modulating the immune system
3 January 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Voluntary and regular exercise in mice decreases the number of inflammatory leukocytes (white blood cells) in the bloodstream. The underlying mechanism involves a decrease in the secretion of the hormone leptin by fat cells.

The importance of maintaining normal cholesterol levels, even at a young age
30 December 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

One study reports that young adults with high blood cholesterol levels are much more likely to be affected by cardiovascular disease later in life.

Exercise on an empty stomach to burn more fat
10 December 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Exercising on an empty stomach, rather than after a meal, could burn twice as much fat according to a randomized controlled study.

Quitting smoking in favour of e-cigarettes leads to rapid improvement in cardiovascular health
26 November 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A randomized clinical study shows that blood vessel function is significantly improved only 1 month after the transition from tobacco to electronic cigarettes.

Bedtime may be the best time for taking antihypertensive medication
18 November 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Hypertensive people who take their antihypertensive medication at bedtime have better control of their blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular events and mortality than people who take their medication in the morning, according to a new study.

How much exercise to live longer?
12 November 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The most recent studies indicate that there is no limit to the amount of weekly exercise to obtain beneficial effects on longevity.

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