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COVID-19 and the Heart with Dr. David Fieno

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Previously recorded May 10, 2020. Please note that due to the ever-changing nature of information surrounding COVID-19, some statements in this podcast episode may be outdated. Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. David Fieno discuss the effect of COVID-19 on the heart as well as current studies into therapies to combat coronavirus.  Subscribe […]

Pure Fruit Juices: Sugary Drinks Like Any Other?

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So-called “sugary drinks” generally refer to beverages containing added sugars (sucrose, corn syrup, juice concentrates, or other sweeteners) such as soft drinks, fruit punches, energy drinks, or even sports drinks. These beverages are the main source of simple sugar in the diet of North Americans and a significant proportion of calories consumed daily, especially among teenagers […]

Marked Decline in Youth Smoking Rates (Contrary to What the Headlines Say)

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In recent years, there has been much mention of the marked increase in the use of e-cigarettes by young people, a trend that has recently increased with the arrival of Juul. The often alarmist tone that accompanies the reports of these studies suggests that vaping currently reaches “epidemic” proportions and poses a serious threat to […]

Anti-Aging Effect of a Healthy Lifestyle

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According to recent studies, adopting a healthy lifestyle, i.e., eating well, exercising, managing stress, and not smoking or drinking too much alcohol, has beneficial effects on the aging of our cells. One of the well-documented phenomena that occur during cellular aging is the degradation of telomeres, unique structures found at the ends of each of […]

Stroke: What You Need to Know

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What is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency. It is similar to a heart attack for the brain. It occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is interrupted, resulting in oxygen starvation to the brain cells which can no longer perform their task whether it is memory, vision, or muscle control. […]

An Increase in Cardiovascular Disease on the Horizon?

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The dramatic decrease in mortality from cardiovascular disease between 1970 and 2010 is one of the greatest successes of modern medicine. In several industrialized countries (particularly North America, Western Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand), the mortality rate fell by about 70% during this period, so that in some countries (notably Canada), cardiovascular disease is no […]

My Watch Told Me to Go to the Hospital

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The role technology plays in our lives is rapidly evolving. The rise of wearable technology from fitness trackers to the Apple watch has been made possible by the technology getting smaller and faster. Technology is becoming part of us. As these technologies are being developed and tested, there is a need for guidelines to address […]

Women and Stress Cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo

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Points to Remember:– Stress cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo was initially regarded as benign but can be associated with severe clinical complications including death.– Most common symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath similar to a heart attack.– 5 – 6% of female present with suspected STEMI.– Women are frequently affected by emotional stress such as […]