Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
Cardiologue, directeur de l'Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal. Professeur titulaire de clinique, Faculté de médecine de l'Université de Montréal. / Cardiologist and Director of Prevention Watch, Montreal Heart Institute. Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal.
Spicing up the prevention of cardiovascular disease with chili peppers
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
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
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
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
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
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?
The most recent studies indicate that there is no limit to the amount of weekly exercise to obtain beneficial effects on longevity.
Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health
A fairly modest reduction in caloric intake (300 calories per day) over a two-year period is associated with a significant improvement in several cardiovascular risk factors.
Aerobic fitness is associated with levels of blood metabolites that are good for your health
A Finnish study shows that good aerobic fitness is associated with levels of several metabolites (including LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) that are beneficial to health.
Edible cannabis: An effect of longer duration and less predictable than with inhalation
Edible cannabis does not produce exactly the same effects as a cannabis cigarette, especially with regard to the much slower absorption time and the prolonged duration of euphoric effects.