Folders
To facilitate the search for information, articles on topics of particular importance for heart disease prevention are grouped into easily accessible folders.
Nutrition
Many studies show that adopting a Mediterranean-type diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and improves the survival of patients with coronary heart disease.
Choosing the right sources of carbohydrates is essential for preventing cardiovascular disease
The risk of cardiovascular events can be significantly reduced by replacing as much as possible the intake of foods rich in simple sugars and refined flour with plant-based foods containing complex carbohydrates.
Modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions to prevent cardiometabolic diseases
The results of recent studies suggest that modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions (Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting) could be a new preventive and therapeutic approach for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The benefits of extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular health
A large number of studies show that the phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil play an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease associated with the Mediterranean diet.
Tobacco and e-cigarettes
An avalanche of studies show that regular physical activity is a veritable “universal remedy,” associated with a marked decrease in the risk of chronic diseases and an increase of life expectancy in good health. And the amount of exercise required to enjoy these benefits is much lower than we might think.
Gradual return to physical activity after recovering from COVID-19
Tips for returning to physical activity after recovery from a mild form of COVID-19, without complications or persistent symptoms.
Effects of cold on cardiovascular health
Cold temperatures have marked effects on the cardiovascular system and are associated with an increase in cardiac symptoms, such as angina and arrhythmias, as well as an increased incidence of myocardial infarction.
Standing up is still doing a little exercise!
A study of a group of older people reports that simply spending more time standing, without necessarily moving, is associated with a reduced risk of premature death.
Tobacco and e-cigarettes
Despite the considerable progress made in the fight against tobacco, smoking remains one of the main causes of premature death in our society. An increasing number of studies indicate that e-cigarettes could become a weapon of choice against the ravages associated with tobacco use.
Electronic cigarettes cause much less inflammation than tobacco
Two recent studies show that the levels of inflammatory markers are drastically reduced in e-cigarette users compared to smokers of combustible cigarettes.
Electronic cigarettes drastically reduce exposure to toxic substances from tobacco
A study by the Institut Pasteur shows that the vapour from e-cigarettes contains 99% fewer toxic compounds than cigarette smoke.
Smoking continues to decline among young people
The increase in vaping observed in recent years in Canada is associated with a significant decrease in smoking among young people.
Environment
Effects of cold on cardiovascular health
Cold temperatures have marked effects on the cardiovascular system and are associated with an increase in cardiac symptoms, such as angina and arrhythmias, as well as an increased incidence of myocardial infarction.
Do houseplants have beneficial effects on health?
Houseplants may provide mental and physiological health benefits based on research evidence.
Beyond Burger, Impossible Burger and other products that mimic meat: are they good for health and the environment?
New products made from plants but designed to look, feel, and taste like meat have recently appeared on the market. These products do much less harm to the environment than meat production, but they are ultra-processed foods that contain significant amounts of salt and saturated fat.
Stress
Association between chronic stress and heart attacks
High concentrations of cortisol in the hair, a biomarker of chronic stress, have been associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction in middle-aged people.
Do houseplants have beneficial effects on health?
Houseplants may provide mental and physiological health benefits based on research evidence.
The social environment, essential for mental and physical health
The level of social integration is one of the main predictors of individuals’ health status and life expectancy.
Medication
Control of inflammation through diet
Recent studies report that a diet that reduces chronic inflammation is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle
Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.
Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: A potentially harmful effect on the heart
The results obtained for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine do not support its use in the current context. This treatment increases the corrected QT interval on the electrocardiogram, a recognized marker of an increased risk of fatal arrhythmias.