Social isolation: An important risk factor for premature death

3 May 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of dying prematurely, an impact comparable to that of well-established risk factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle and even smoking.

Dark chocolate is good for the heart!

10 March 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The consumption of dark chocolate is associated with a reduction of the risk of cardiovascular disease, with a maximum effect around 45 g per week.

Coronary heart disease: A healthy lifestyle can overcome bad genes

16 November 2016
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It has been known for several years that there is a genetic predisposition to coronary heart disease.