Cardiovascular diseases

78 articles

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.

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

A very rare event most often caused by underlying coronary artery disease.

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

According to a recent study, a diet that promotes systemic inflammation significantly increases the risk of developing dementia in older adults.

Phthalates: A component of certain plastics and cosmetic products harmful to human health
23 November 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent study indicates that exposure to phthalates is associated with a significant increase in the risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.

Childhood obesity, a ticking time bomb for cardiometabolic diseases
18 November 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Several recent studies confirm that being overweight during childhood is associated with disastrous health consequences, starting in early adulthood.

Influenza vaccination reduces the risk of premature death in coronary patients
4 November 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent clinical study shows that influenza vaccination of patients with myocardial infarction significantly reduces mortality.

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