Dossier Cardiovascular diseases | Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

To Live Longer, Replace Butter with Vegetable Oils!

6 August 2025

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent study reports that replacing one tablespoon of butter daily with vegetable oil could reduce the risk of premature death by 17%.

Wine and Cardiovascular Disease: A New Marker Confirms Risk Reduction

6 August 2025

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The measurement of urinary tartaric acid levels—a molecule found predominantly in grapes—confirms that moderate wine consumption is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Mental health: “weekend warriors” reap similar benefits to those who exercise regularly during the week

3 October 2024

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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Exercising for one or two days a week provides the same mental health benefits as exercising every day of the week, according to a recent study.

The anti-inflammatory effects of fermented foods

4 September 2024

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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?

21 August 2024

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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

8 August 2024

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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.

Exposure to heat has significant effects on the heart

17 July 2024

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Dr Daniel Gagnon, Ph. D.

According to a recent study, an increase in body temperature caused by passive exposure to heat causes a significant increase in myocardial blood flow, which is not without risks for people with coronary artery disease.

High protein intake could increase the risk of cardiovascular events

30 May 2024

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The development of atherosclerosis is greatly accelerated when protein intake is higher than recommended.

Harmful effects of plastics on cardiovascular health

12 April 2024

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to an Italian study, the presence of plastic particles in carotid artery plaques in patients was associated with a higher risk of death or major cardiovascular events, compared to patients whose plaques did not contain plastic.

Slowing down aging, a new concept for the prevention of all chronic diseases

5 April 2024

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Age is an important risk factor for all chronic diseases, implying that finding ways to slow down aging could simultaneously delay the onset of all these diseases and significantly improve healthy life expectancy.