Dossier Cardiovascular diseases | Page 3 of 8 | Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

Association between red meat consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease: An important role of L-carnitine metabolites

13 September 2022

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A new American study shows an unfavourable association between red meat consumption and the incidence of cardiovascular disease, an association attributable in part to TMAO and other L-carnitine metabolites.

Ultra-processed foods associated with an increased risk of dementia

25 August 2022

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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of developing dementia as you age, according to a recent study.

Time-restricted eating, a promising approach for chronic disease prevention

12 August 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

How can we explain that the simple fact of restricting caloric intake to a shorter window of time can lead to significant health benefits?

The cardiovascular benefits of avocado

26 April 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that regular consumption of avocado is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.

The influence of oral health on the risk of cardiovascular disease

27 March 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Many studies have reported that the incidence of periodontitis is strongly correlated with the presence of several other diseases whose development is influenced by chronic inflammation, including cardiovascular disease.

Smart wearable devices: Useful tools to monitor our health

17 March 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

“Smart” wearables that are worn around the wrist like a wristwatch (“smartwatch”) or on the torso are becoming increasingly popular for monitoring our health and tracking our progress during exercise sessions.