Chronology

January 2025

• Increasing plant-based protein intake reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
  30 January 2025 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• After coronary angioplasty, quitting smoking with the help of e-cigarettes reduces the risk of complications
  16 January 2025 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Climbing stairs is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
  15 January 2025 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

December 2024

• Cardiovascular mortality increases during the holiday season
  16 December 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• How sleep helps recovery after a heart attack
  9 December 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Preventing dementia: the crucial role of lifestyle habits
  5 December 2024 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

October 2024

• Intermittent fasting: skip breakfast or eat dinner earlier?
  18 October 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Mental health: “weekend warriors” reap similar benefits to those who exercise regularly during the week
  3 October 2024 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

September 2024

• The anxiolytic effect of exercise: a new role for lactate
  9 September 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• The anti-inflammatory effects of fermented foods
  4 September 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

August 2024

• How is anger linked to heart attacks and strokes?
  21 August 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Increased longevity in elite athletes
  8 August 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

July 2024

• High-intensity resistance training to preserve muscle strength as we age
  24 July 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Exposure to heat has significant effects on the heart
  17 July 2024 | Dr Daniel Gagnon, Ph. D.

May 2024

• High protein intake could increase the risk of cardiovascular events
  30 May 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

April 2024

• Harmful effects of plastics on cardiovascular health
  12 April 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Slowing down aging, a new concept for the prevention of all chronic diseases
  5 April 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

March 2024

• Extreme heat and wildfire smoke, a harmful combination for health
  18 March 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

February 2024

• Association between physical activity and premature mortality: Differences between women and men?
  28 February 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

January 2024

• Prevention of myocardial infarction through moderate alcohol consumption: The benefits of red wine
  12 January 2024 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

December 2023

• Beneficial cardiometabolic effects of the vegan diet vs. an omnivorous diet
  14 December 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Cardiovascular benefits associated with body weight loss
  5 December 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

November 2023

• Intense physical activity could promote respiratory infections
  30 November 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Physical activity, exercise and brain health!
  13 November 2023 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

October 2023

• Exerkines : Mediators of the health benefits of exercise
  30 October 2023 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Emulsifiers: Food additives that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
  26 October 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

September 2023

• Noise, a little-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease
  15 September 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

August 2023

• The benefits of “forest bathing” on psychological well-being
  31 August 2023 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue
• Reducing chronic stress contributes to the positive effects of moderate alcohol consumption on the risk of cardiovascular disease
  8 August 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

June 2023

• Lifestyle habits are the key to improving healthy life expectancy
  14 June 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Preventing cardiovascular disease also means preventing cancer!
  1 June 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

May 2023

• The best types of diet to prevent cardiovascular disease
  18 May 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Eating well to maintain cognitive health
  2 May 2023 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

April 2023

• A moderate amount and frequency of walking are associated with health benefits
  6 April 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

March 2023

• Akkermansia muciniphila: An essential bacterium for maintaining good health
  27 March 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• After a heart attack, the Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of recurrence
  22 March 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide), a major breakthrough for the treatment of obesity
  2 March 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Living a healthy lifestyle could slow memory decline
  1 March 2023 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

February 2023

• The benefits of walking outside on the brain
  15 February 2023 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

January 2023

• The pros and cons of alcohol
  30 January 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Gut microorganisms boost motivation to exercise
  25 January 2023 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• A diet rich in flavonols is associated with slower cognitive decline
  4 January 2023 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

December 2022

• Is exercising late in the morning associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease?
  14 December 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Walking in the forest has positive impacts on the brain
  12 December 2022 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

November 2022

• Yoga and other holistic practices improve blood sugar control in diabetics
  17 November 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

October 2022

• Walking associated with reduced risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease and cancer
  7 October 2022 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue
• Replacing tobacco with e-cigarettes reduces the risk of cardiovascular events
  4 October 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

September 2022

• Association between red meat consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease: An important role of L-carnitine metabolites
  13 September 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

August 2022

• Ultra-processed foods associated with an increased risk of dementia
  25 August 2022 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue
• Time-restricted eating, a promising approach for chronic disease prevention
  12 August 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Vigorous exercise decreases appetite and promotes weight loss through the production of the metabolite Lac-Phe
  5 August 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

July 2022

• Harmful health effects of exposure to “Forever Chemicals”
  8 July 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

May 2022

• Anti-aging supplements: A new fountain of youth?
  12 May 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

April 2022

• Brisk walking associated with a slowing down of the aging process
  26 April 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• The cardiovascular benefits of avocado
  26 April 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

March 2022

• The influence of oral health on the risk of cardiovascular disease
  27 March 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Smart wearable devices: Useful tools to monitor our health
  17 March 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

February 2022

• Sudden cardiac death in senior high-performance athletes
  7 February 2022 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

December 2021

• A pro-inflammatory diet increases the risk of dementia
  23 December 2021 | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

November 2021

• Phthalates: A component of certain plastics and cosmetic products harmful to human health
  23 November 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Childhood obesity, a ticking time bomb for cardiometabolic diseases
  18 November 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Influenza vaccination reduces the risk of premature death in coronary patients
  4 November 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Cycling: A particularly beneficial exercise for the health of diabetics
  2 November 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

October 2021

• Lignans: Compounds of plant origin that promote good cardiovascular health
  14 October 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

September 2021

• Banning flavoured vaping liquids? A very bad idea.
  27 September 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Will cultured meat soon be on our plates?
  22 September 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Environmental impacts associated with food production
  7 September 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

August 2021

• The impact of forest fires on human health
  31 August 2021 | Dr Gabrielle Denault, M.D.

June 2021

• Choosing the right sources of carbohydrates is essential for preventing cardiovascular disease
  24 June 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are ineffective for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
  7 June 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

May 2021

• Modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions to prevent cardiometabolic diseases
  24 May 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

April 2021

• Gradual return to physical activity after recovering from COVID-19
  25 April 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Association between chronic stress and heart attacks
  7 April 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

March 2021

• The benefits of extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular health
  16 March 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world?
  9 March 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

February 2021

• Reducing calorie intake by eating more plants
  17 February 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Electronic cigarettes cause much less inflammation than tobacco
  17 February 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Effects of cold on cardiovascular health
  16 February 2021 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

December 2020

• Standing up is still doing a little exercise!
  21 December 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

November 2020

• Control of inflammation through diet
  23 November 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Do houseplants have beneficial effects on health?
  3 November 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

October 2020

• The importance of properly controlling your blood pressure
  26 October 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Insufficient dietary fibre intake harms the gut microbiota and the immune system’s balance
  7 October 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

September 2020

• Electronic cigarettes drastically reduce exposure to toxic substances from tobacco
  18 September 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Time-restricted feeding: A tool to lose weight and improve cardiometabolic health
  15 September 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Chile, an example of aggressive state intervention to combat the obesity epidemic
  2 September 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Plant-based meat substitutes reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors
  1 September 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

June 2020

• Smoking continues to decline among young people
  30 June 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Can exercise protect against respiratory infections?
  22 June 2020 | Dr Richard Marchand, M.D.
• The social environment, essential for mental and physical health
  15 June 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

May 2020

• The cardiovascular benefits of soy
  28 May 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle
  28 May 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• COVID-19 is a disease that also affects blood vessels
  27 May 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: A potentially harmful effect on the heart
  19 May 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Obesity and heart function
  14 May 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

March 2020

• COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease
  30 March 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Olive oil, the best source of fat for cooking
  30 March 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• A new metabolite derived from the microbiota linked to cardiovascular disease
  29 March 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

February 2020

• Plant or animal proteins: An impact on health
  27 February 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Optimism reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality
  10 February 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Choosing dietary sources of unsaturated fats has many health benefits
  5 February 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Effectiveness of exercise to prevent and mitigate diabetes: An important role of the gut microbiota
  1 February 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

January 2020

• Spicing up the prevention of cardiovascular disease with chili peppers
  14 January 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Exercise reduces cardiovascular inflammation by modulating the immune system
  3 January 2020 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

December 2019

• The importance of maintaining normal cholesterol levels, even at a young age
  30 December 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Exercise on an empty stomach to burn more fat
  10 December 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

November 2019

• Quitting smoking in favour of e-cigarettes leads to rapid improvement in cardiovascular health
  26 November 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Bedtime may be the best time for taking antihypertensive medication
  18 November 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• How much exercise to live longer?
  12 November 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

October 2019

• Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health
  30 October 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Aerobic fitness is associated with levels of blood metabolites that are good for your health
  10 October 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

September 2019

• Edible cannabis: An effect of longer duration and less predictable than with inhalation
  16 September 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Eggs: To consume with moderation
  2 September 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

July 2019

• Hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in young adults increase cardiovascular risk after the age of 40
  31 July 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Marked decline in youth smoking rates (contrary to what the headlines say)
  16 July 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Pure fruit juices: sugary drinks like any other?
  10 July 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Beyond Burger, Impossible Burger and other products that mimic meat: are they good for health and the environment?
  1 July 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

June 2019

• The effects of climate change on health
  12 June 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

May 2019

• To stay slim, avoid ultra-processed foods
  28 May 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Overwork can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
  6 May 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

April 2019

• Active transportation, a great way to balance work and health
  13 April 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Can regular exercise compensate for long periods spent sitting?
  9 April 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

February 2019

• The electronic cigarette, a good tool to quit smoking
  12 February 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

January 2019

• Anti-aging effect of a healthy lifestyle
  21 January 2019 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

December 2018

• Toward a consensus on the effects of dietary fat on health
  17 December 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

October 2018

• The Mediterranean diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (french)
  5 October 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Juul: The new electronic cigarette popular among young people
  1 October 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

September 2018

• Aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events?
  7 September 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

August 2018

• The dangers of heat stroke during a heat wave
  3 August 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• The effects of berries on cardiovascular health
  1 August 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

June 2018

• Do “weekend warriors” have good cardiovascular health?
  14 June 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

March 2018

• Insulin resistance: A dangerous consequence of being overweight
  19 March 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• The effects of nitrates and nitrites on the cardiovascular system
  15 March 2018 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

February 2018

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

January 2018

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

December 2017

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

October 2017

• Are low-carbohydrate diets really the best way to lose weight?
  30 October 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Health risks of a sedentary lifestyle
  10 October 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

September 2017

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

August 2017

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

July 2017

• Saturated fats, coconut oil and cardiovascular disease
  25 July 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Intermittent fasting: A new approach to weight loss?
  12 July 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

June 2017

• Moderate physical activity is sufficient to improve health
  7 June 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

May 2017

• The effects of coffee on cardiovascular disease
  14 May 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP
• Social isolation: An important risk factor for premature death
  3 May 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

April 2017

• Type 2 diabetes can be cured
  20 April 2017 | Pr. Normand Mousseau, Ph.D.

March 2017

• Dark chocolate is good for the heart!
  10 March 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

February 2017

• Electronic cigarettes are actually less harmful than tobacco
  9 February 2017 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

November 2016

• Coronary heart disease: A healthy lifestyle can overcome bad genes
  16 November 2016 | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP