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Cardiovascular benefits associated with body weight loss

5 December 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results of clinical studies on new anti-obesity drugs confirm that significant body weight loss is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Yoga and other holistic practices improve blood sugar control in diabetics

17 November 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to a meta-analysis of 28 intervention studies, holistic practices (involving the body and mind), especially yoga, improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.

Control of inflammation through diet

23 November 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Recent studies report that a diet that reduces chronic inflammation is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: A potentially harmful effect on the heart

19 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results obtained for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine do not support its use in the current context. This treatment increases the corrected QT interval on the electrocardiogram, a recognized marker of an increased risk of fatal arrhythmias.

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.