Dr Martin Juneau

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.

Insulin resistance: A dangerous consequence of being overweight
19 March 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Abdominal obesity (waist circumference greater than 102 cm for men and 88 cm for women) should be considered the first clinical sign of insulin resistance and an increased risk of developing diabetes 2.

The effects of nitrates and nitrites on the cardiovascular system
15 March 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to several studies, nitrates found in fruits and vegetables can be beneficial for cardiovascular health and sports performance.

Vitamin B12 supplements are essential for vegans
14 February 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

People who adopt a diet that completely excludes animal products are at high risk of vitamin B12 deficiency.

The positive effects of flaxseed on cardiovascular health
25 January 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The addition of ground flaxseed to the diet causes a significant drop in blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

E-cigarettes as a tool to reduce smoking-related harm
11 December 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is high time to modernize tobacco control, taking into account the harm reduction that new non-combustible tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, can bring.

Are low-carbohydrate diets really the best way to lose weight?
30 October 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

For most people, there does not seem to be any major benefit in restricting carbohydrate intake rather than fat for sustained weight loss.

Health risks of a sedentary lifestyle
10 October 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Physical inactivity is associated with an increased risk of premature mortality and to develop or aggravate chronic diseases such as heart failure, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers and osteoporosis.

The Blue Zones: Areas where people are living better and longer
19 September 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Blue Zones are areas of the world where the longevity of the inhabitants is well above average. The inhabitants of these regions have a lifestyle that has several common characteristics that contribute to their longevity.

The effects of stress on the heart
21 August 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Updated May 22, 2018 In animals, detecting a threat (smell of smoke, sight of a predator, sound of a gunshot) by the sensory organs (nose, eyes, ears) triggers a maximum alert in the brain that will initiate a series of extremely complex processes called the “fight-or-flight response.” By activating the adrenal glands, the brain controls […]

Saturated fats, coconut oil and cardiovascular disease
25 July 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Even though it is of plant origin, coconut oil is a source of saturated fat and should only be used occasionally to avoid an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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