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Primary Prevention with Dr. Martha Gulati

April 9, 2021 78 2
Alain Bouchard, MD

White pills on a blue background.

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.

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Risk & Prevention

The Watchman Device with Dr. Greg Von Mering

March 25, 2021 287 7
Alain Bouchard, MD

A Watchman device, used to help reduce stroke risk in patients.

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.

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Podcast, Risk & Prevention Tagged With: Stroke

Bedtime May Be the Best Time for Taking Antihypertensive Medication

March 15, 2021 268 1
Martin Juneau, MD

Man using a blood pressure cuff.

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. OVERVIEW19,084 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 measured the…

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Health, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Risk & Prevention Tagged With: antihypertensive, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Martha Gulati

March 11, 2021 347 26
Alain Bouchard, MD

A man running is an example of one part of a healthy lifestyle.

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…

Filed Under: Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, Featured Articles, Heart Health, Podcast, Risk & Prevention Tagged With: crash diet, diet, eating a balanced diet, exercise

Control of Inflammation Through Diet

December 22, 2020 616 4
Martin Juneau, MD

How does a diet that helps prevent inflammation aid in cardiovascular health?

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. OVERVIEWChronic 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 events…

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Risk & Prevention

The Social Environment, Essential for Mental and Physical Health

September 29, 2020 366 4
Martin Juneau, MD

Stay Home spelled out using diagrams of words.

In this article from June 15, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the effect one's social environment has on health, a factor complicated by the pandemic. OVERVIEWA large number of studies have established a strong association between an inadequate social network and an increased risk of developing a variety of…

Filed Under: General Health, Risk & Prevention

Dementia Prevention: Where Do We Go from Here with Dr. Louis Bherer

August 13, 2020 314 7
Alain Bouchard, MD

A black-and-white photo of a gym.

Dr. Louis Bherer, an expert in the neuropsychology of aging, and MyHeart.net's Dr. Alain Bouchard discuss the research conducted at the ÉPIC Center of the Montreal Heart Institute. The ÉPIC Center focuses on multi-domain intervention for those with cardiac disease and prevention of cognitive deficits and has continued its work even in the era of…

Filed Under: Podcast, Risk & Prevention Tagged With: dementia

Dementia and Exercise: Prevention Through Exertion with Dr. Louis Bherer

August 6, 2020 386 13
Alain Bouchard, MD

Exercise can be important in the prevention of dementia.

How can exercise aid in the prevention of dementia? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Louis Bherer, an expert in the neuropsychology of aging, in a lively discussion of what people can do to potentially aid in the retainment of cognitive function as they age. Find out more about Dr. Bherer's work at Centre…

Filed Under: Podcast, Risk & Prevention

Optimism Reduces the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

July 20, 2020 693 5
Martin Juneau, MD

An elderly woman displaying signs of optimism.

In this article from February 10, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at studies into the relationship between optimism and the lowered risk of cardiovascular disease as well as longevity. OVERVIEWAccording to a meta-analysis of 15 studies, optimism was associated with a 35% lower risk of cardiovascular events and a 14%…

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Risk & Prevention

Can Regular Exercise Compensate for Long Periods Spent Sitting?

July 15, 2020 1061 3
Martin Juneau, MD

Can exercise mitigate the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle?

In this article from April 9, 2019, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the interplay between regular exercise and sedentary periods as it relates to health risk factors. It is well established that regular physical exercise improves lipid levels, glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity, all of which are cardiovascular risk factors.…

Filed Under: Exercise, Featured Articles, Risk & Prevention

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