Environment

20 articles

Eat better, pollute less
6 January 2026
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A diet rich in plant-based foods is associated with both increased life expectancy and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Residential wood burning: A major cause of air pollution
6 January 2026
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Dr Éric Thorin, Ph. D. | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In Quebec, an estimated 1,400 premature deaths are caused each year by air pollution linked to wood fires.

The Potential Harmful Effects of Food Packaging
6 August 2025
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

An increasing number of studies show that certain chemical compounds found in food packaging can contaminate food and may cause harmful health effects.

Accumulation of Microplastics in the Brain: A Link to Dementia?
5 August 2025
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue | Dr Éric Thorin, Ph. D.

Microplastics accumulate more in the brain than in other organs of the human body, particularly in individuals with dementia.

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.

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.

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke, a harmful combination for health
18 March 2024
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Hospitalizations for cardiac and respiratory conditions increased particularly when heatwaves and smog episodes caused by wildfires occurred at the same time.

Noise, a little-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease
15 September 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Several epidemiological studies report that prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

The benefits of “forest bathing” on psychological well-being
31 August 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

The health benefits of “forest bathing” (shinrin-yoku) were recently evaluated in an umbrella study.

Walking in the forest has positive impacts on the brain
12 December 2022
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

A study reports that an hour of walking in the forest is associated with a significant decrease in the activity of the amygdala, the area of the brain involved in the stress response.

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