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Spicing up the prevention of cardiovascular disease with chili peppers

14 January 2020

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A study reports that people who regularly consume chili peppers have a reduced risk of dying prematurely from a heart attack or stroke.

Exercise reduces cardiovascular inflammation by modulating the immune system

3 January 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Voluntary and regular exercise in mice decreases the number of inflammatory leukocytes (white blood cells) in the bloodstream. The underlying mechanism involves a decrease in the secretion of the hormone leptin by fat cells.

The importance of maintaining normal cholesterol levels, even at a young age

30 December 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

One study reports that young adults with high blood cholesterol levels are much more likely to be affected by cardiovascular disease later in life.

Quitting smoking in favour of e-cigarettes leads to rapid improvement in cardiovascular health

26 November 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A randomized clinical study shows that blood vessel function is significantly improved only 1 month after the transition from tobacco to electronic cigarettes.

Bedtime may be the best time for taking antihypertensive medication

18 November 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Hypertensive people who take their antihypertensive medication at bedtime have better control of their blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular events and mortality than people who take their medication in the morning, according to a new study.

Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health

30 October 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A fairly modest reduction in caloric intake (300 calories per day) over a two-year period is associated with a significant improvement in several cardiovascular risk factors.

Eggs: To consume with moderation

2 September 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent study found a significant, albeit modest, association between the consumption of eggs or dietary cholesterol and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.

Pure fruit juices: sugary drinks like any other?

10 July 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In small quantities, it is clearly exaggerated to say that pure fruit juices are as harmful to health as beverages containing added sugars. However, it should be moderated because a recent study reports that people who drink large amounts of sugary drinks, including fruit juice, are at higher risk of dying prematurely.