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?

Vigorous exercise decreases appetite and promotes weight loss through the production of the metabolite Lac-Phe

5 August 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent study shows that a metabolite, N-lactoyl-phenylalanine (Lac-Phe), produced during and after vigorous exercise, decreases appetite and promotes weight loss.

Anti-aging supplements: A new fountain of youth?

12 May 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Supplements can slow biological aging at the cellular level, but can they make us live longer and healthier?

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.

A pro-inflammatory diet increases the risk of dementia

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

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.

Lignans: Compounds of plant origin that promote good cardiovascular health

14 October 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large recent study indicates that the consumption of lignans is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

Will cultured meat soon be on our plates?

22 September 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Lab-grown meat could one day replace meat from livestock farming, but there is still significant progress to be made before this becomes possible.

Environmental impacts associated with food production

7 September 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

All the studies unequivocally show that a reduction in environmental damage caused by food production necessarily requires a reduction in the consumption of animal products, in particular those from cattle farming.

Choosing the right sources of carbohydrates is essential for preventing cardiovascular disease

24 June 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The risk of cardiovascular events can be significantly reduced by replacing as much as possible the intake of foods rich in simple sugars and refined flour with plant-based foods containing complex carbohydrates.

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