Cholesterol

11 articles

The cardiovascular benefits of avocado

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

26 April 2022

A study reports that regular consumption of avocado is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.

Childhood obesity, a ticking time bomb for cardiometabolic diseases

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

18 November 2021

Several recent studies confirm that being overweight during childhood is associated with disastrous health consequences, starting in early adulthood.

The benefits of extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular health

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

16 March 2021

A large number of studies show that the phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil play an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease associated with the Mediterranean diet.

Reducing calorie intake by eating more plants

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

17 February 2021

A low-fat, plant-only diet restricts caloric intake while improving cardiovascular health.

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

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

28 May 2020

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

Choosing dietary sources of unsaturated fats has many health benefits

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

5 February 2020

It is now clearly established that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

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.

Aerobic fitness is associated with levels of blood metabolites that are good for your health

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

10 October 2019

A Finnish study shows that good aerobic fitness is associated with levels of several metabolites (including LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) that are beneficial to health.

Eggs: To consume with moderation

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

2 September 2019

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.

Hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in young adults increase cardiovascular risk after the age of 40

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

 | 

31 July 2019

Study finds strong association between having high blood pressure or LDL-cholesterol levels at a young age (18–39 years), and the development of cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and heart failure) later in life (≥40 years old).

This site is registered on wpml.org as a development site.