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Yoga and other holistic practices improve blood sugar control in diabetics

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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17 November 2022

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

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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23 November 2020

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

To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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28 May 2020

Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.

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

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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19 May 2020

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

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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30 December 2019

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

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