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.
Beneficial cardiometabolic effects of the vegan diet vs. an omnivorous diet
In a randomized, controlled clinical study in identical twins, the vegan diet improved cardiometabolic health compared to an omnivorous diet.
Cardiovascular benefits associated with body weight loss
The results of clinical studies on new anti-obesity drugs confirm that significant body weight loss is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Intense physical activity could promote respiratory infections
A multi-omics analysis in forest firefighters suggests that strenuous physical activity may increase susceptibility to respiratory infections.
Exerkines : Mediators of the health benefits of exercise
Exerkines are molecules released in response to exercise, which have the potential to improve cardiovascular, metabolic, immunological, and neurological health.
Emulsifiers: Food additives that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
High consumption of certain emulsifiers widely used in the manufacture of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Noise, a little-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Several epidemiological studies report that prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Reducing chronic stress contributes to the positive effects of moderate alcohol consumption on the risk of cardiovascular disease
A study reports that moderate alcohol consumption (1-14 drinks per week) reduces activity in the amygdala, the region of the brain involved in the stress response. The resulting reduction in chronic stress is associated with a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events.
Lifestyle habits are the key to improving healthy life expectancy
The adoption of a series of measures that optimize cardiovascular health is associated with a significant increase in the number of years of life without chronic diseases.
Preventing cardiovascular disease also means preventing cancer!
One study reports that people who have cardiovascular disease are at much higher risk of developing several types of cancers in the years that follow.
The best types of diet to prevent cardiovascular disease
A panel of experts from the American Heart Association compared the effects of 10 popular diets on cardiovascular health. Unsurprisingly, diets based on a high plant intake are the best choices, far ahead of extreme diets such as paleo and keto.