Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away? Is alcohol good or bad for your cardiac health? In this week’s episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. 4.43/5 (14) Tell Us How We're […]
The Watchman Device with Dr. Greg Von Mering
Implantable heart devices can serve as alternatives to anticoagulants for patients with high stroke risk. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Greg Von Mering discuss the Watchman device and other similar solutions in this episode of the MyHeart.net Podcast. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. 5/5 (10) Tell Us How We're Doing… Was […]
Bedtime May Be the Best Time for Taking Antihypertensive Medication
In this article from November 18, 2019, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at a study into the effect of timing on antihypertensive medication. OVERVIEW 19,084 hypertensive patients were randomly assigned to take their antihypertensive medication in a single dose daily, either at bedtime or upon waking up. For six years, researchers […]
Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Martha Gulati
How much can a healthy lifestyle improve heart health, and how are we to know what is truly healthy in a world obsessed with fad diets and an all-or-nothing attitude towards exercise? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Martha Gulati in a discussion ranging from sedentary lifestyles to the Mediterranean diet. Subscribe to the […]
Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Reduce Certain Cardiovascular Risk Factors
In this article from September 1, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at a study of the effect of plant-based meat substitutes on cardiovascular health. OVERVIEW • Participants in a study were divided into two groups, for eight weeks, one consumed two daily servings of plant-based meat substitutes (Beyond Meat products: […]
Cardiovascular Health in Women with Dr. Nikki Stamp
How much does cardiovascular health differ between men and women? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Nikki Stamp of Australia in a discussion of cardiovascular health in women, particularly the effect of estrogen on cardiovascular disease risk. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. 5/5 (13) Tell Us How We're Doing… Was […]
Coronary Microvascular Disease with Dr. Janet Wei
How is it that some patients with chest pain end up not having obstructive coronary disease? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Janet Wei in a discussion of angina without obstructive coronary artery disease. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. 5/5 (8) Tell Us How We're Doing… Was This Article Helpful?
Do Houseplants Have Beneficial Effects on Health?
In this article from November 3, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the effect of caring for houseplants on one’s health. OVERVIEW Having and caring for houseplants can: • Reduce psychological and physiological stress. • Improve recovery after surgery. • Increase attention and concentration. • Increase creativity and productivity. In […]
Control of Inflammation Through Diet
In this article from November 23, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on cardiovascular health. OVERVIEW Chronic inflammation is actively involved in the formation and progression of plaques that form on the lining of the arteries, which can lead to the development of cardiovascular […]
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Soy
In this article from May 28, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the cardiovascular benefits of soy, an important alternative to meat as a source of protein. OVERVIEW Asians have a much lower incidence of cardiovascular disease than North Americans, a difference that has been attributed, at least in part, […]