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Watching a guy play catch with a toddler? Boring. Watching the toddler accidentally nail him in the nads? Unboring! Ball-related mishaps are always good for a laugh—as long as they’re not your balls—but testicular torsion is no joke. Nut health is an important part of men’s health, and will allow you (and your future family) to continue being awesome So brace yourself…for…testicular torsion. Don’t panic! Here’s what you need to know Testicular what now? The condition, which happens when the bundle of cords that connects to and holds the testicles is twisted, occurs in around 1 in 4,000 males mostly under the age of 25. In short, it’s a rare condition, but at least you know what it is now! In most males, a testicle cannot twist due to strong surrounding tissue in the scrotum. But for some guys, especially youngsters, the testicles move more freely. Combine this physical predisposition with any sort of movement—even rolling over in bed—and testicular torsion can occur, especially if the testicles are not properly supported and protected. Symptoms and treatment There’s sudden, extreme pain in one of the testicles—usually the left one—which is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Testicular torsion is a medical emergency […]
Stealth health Men’s Shed provides retirees with camaraderie, improves well-being
Winnipeg Free Press By: Joel Schlesinger The hum of conversation at Woodhaven Community Club on a Wednesday afternoon in St. James is like a sweet melody to Doug Mackie’s ears. That’s because it’s a telling sign of success for a program he helped launch in Winnipeg...
United Steelworkers Join CMHF’s National Campaign To Promote Men’s Health Social Movement
The United Steelworkers will be be working with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation to raise awareness for the third annual Canadian Men’s Health Week, June 13 – 19th. Wayne Hartrick, President of CMHF, and Mark Rowlinson, assistant to the National Director of United...
MLA Sam Sullivan presents a statement in the BC Legislature on the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation’s work to inspire men to live healthier lives
.et_post_meta_wrapper img { display: none; } Victoria, BC – MLA Sam Sullivan presented a statement in the BC Legislature on the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, founded in British Columbia by Order of Canada recipient Dr. Larry Goldenberg, a pioneer in the...