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With over 55,000 health pledges taken, we all took a big step towards creating a social movement for men to live healthier, happier lives by embracing small changes. Why should you care? Because this is going to be a long-lasting legacy for a better Canada. And c’mon even opposing political parties rallied together with us for the cause and that speaks volumes! Here are 10 big “wins” you may have missed during Canadian Men’s Health Week: 1. The Health Pledge: This first-ever digital campaign called on men to make four simple lifestyle changes that can help them feel better and live healthier lives: Take the stairs instead of the escalator, choose salad as a side dish, get off the bus one stop earlier, and eat more broccoli. Not only did more than 55,000 people take The Health Pledge (one click or tap at CanadianMensHealthWeek.ca is all it took!), hundreds of others, including Men’s Health Champions Simon Whitfield, Trevor Linden, Adam Kreek, Shea Emry, Jim Hughson and Ned Bell showed their support. Some Champions even recorded selfie videos and challenged friends and family to embrace stairs, short strolls and salads. 2. Economic Impact Report: What prompted so many Canadians to take The Pledge? […]