Try to think of a physical like a multi-point inspection at the mechanic. It’s just due diligence, plain and simple. If the mechanic tells you a belt needs tightening, it’s better than blowing the entire engine, right? If you’ve never had a physical, that’s OK!...
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Why April Fool’s Day is Good For Your Health
by menshealthfoundation | Apr 3, 2018 | Prevention
Think of the body’s circulatory system like a network of roads –– your blood cells are the vehicles, and your arteries are the roads. Your blood pressure is basically the same: when it’s higher than normal, it pummels the delicate lining of your blood vessels. If you...
Somebody Explain Blood Pressure to Me
by menshealthfoundation | Mar 1, 2018 | Prevention
You’ve probably seen those cop shows where a paramedic bursts into the emergency room with a patient on a stretcher shouting, “Blood pressure 90-over-60 and dropping fast!” Unless you’re a real-life paramedic, chances are you don’t actually know what blood pressure...
Canadian Men’s Health Foundation at the 105th Grey Cup Festival!
by menshealthfoundation | Dec 18, 2017 | Events
The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation team can’t stop talking about Grey Cup 2017. It was a heck of a game, no doubt, but for us the build-up to the main event was just as thrilling. “With more than 3M Canadians reached over the course of our campaign, we took a big...
What Is A Doctor Checkup For Guys?
by menshealthfoundation | Oct 27, 2016 | Prevention
A checkup is a guy’s first step in building a record about his health. It’s the starting point for tracking your overall health and well-being. Where do I go for my checkup?If you have a doctor, then that’s where you go. If you don’t, then you need to get resourceful...
HPV not just a threat to women: mouth and throat cancers rising sharply in men
by menshealthfoundation | Oct 19, 2016 | News
Cancers of the mouth and throat caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) are rising dramatically among Canadian men and are poised to surpass the rate of cervical cancer in females, according to a special report released by the Canadian Cancer Society. The report,...
Share Your Health Story and Inspire Other Guys
by menshealthfoundation | Oct 18, 2016 | News
The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF) is committed to inspiring men to live healthier lives. We are looking for guys willing to share their health stories to help us motivate more guys to get started on a path to better health. We know how personal your health...
Middle-Aged Men Can Save Canadian Economy $50.7 Billion by Making Small Changes to Health Habits
by menshealthfoundation | Oct 5, 2016 | News
Vancouver, B.C. (October 5, 2016) A new men’s health study finds middle-aged men smoke more tobacco, consume more harmful levels of alcohol and have more excess weight than middle-aged women in Canada. The study, based on men and women between the ages of 30 and 64,...
MPP Jeff Yurek’s Statement on Men’s Cancer Health Awareness Month
by menshealthfoundation | Sep 28, 2016 | News
MPP Jeff Yurek's Statement on Men’s Cancer Health Awareness Month Speaker I’m pleased to rise today to discuss Men’s Cancer Health Awareness Month. The month of September is a time to highlight the many different types of cancers that men may be susceptible. Although...
Diabetes? I’m Not Worried.
by menshealthfoundation | Sep 21, 2016 | Nutrition
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