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.
After coronary angioplasty, quitting smoking with the help of e-cigarettes reduces the risk of complications
In smokers who have undergone angioplasty to treat coronary artery disease, the use of e-cigarettes to quit smoking is as effective as complete abstinence from smoking in reducing the risk of future cardiovascular events.
Climbing stairs is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
People who climb stairs more than 5 times a day have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a prospective study.
Cardiovascular mortality increases during the holiday season
A surprising phenomenon: Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve are the three days of the year with the highest number of deaths from natural causes.
How sleep helps recovery after a heart attack
After a heart attack, immune cells are recruited to the brain to induce sleep, which reduces inflammation in the heart and contributes to healing, according to a study in mice and humans.
Intermittent fasting: skip breakfast or eat dinner earlier?
One of the most popular forms of intermittent fasting is the 16:8 diet, where food intake is restricted to an 8-hour window, alternating with 16-hour fasting periods. This type of eating involves extending the fasting period, either by delaying or eliminating the first meal (breakfast) or by eating dinner earlier. Here is an overview of the pros and cons associated with each of these two approaches.
The anxiolytic effect of exercise: a new role for lactate
Lactate, a metabolite produced abundantly during sustained exercise, is thought to confer resistance against stress, according to a study carried out in mice.
The anti-inflammatory effects of fermented foods
Several studies report that fermented foods have positive effects on the gut microbiota and reduce inflammation, a major risk factor for all chronic diseases.
How is anger linked to heart attacks and strokes?
Anger may affect the health of blood vessels by interfering with endothelium-dependent vasodilation, according to a randomized controlled study.
Increased longevity in elite athletes
According to a study, elite athletes who ran a mile in less than 4 minutes had increased longevity compared to the general population, a result that contradicts the hypothesis that extreme exercise is harmful to health and reduces longevity.
High-intensity resistance training to preserve muscle strength as we age
High-intensity resistance training practised near retirement age preserves muscle strength for several years, according to a recent study.