How are the next 10 days shaping up? Maybe you’re working hard (or hardly working). It could be you’ve got some family fun planned. Perhaps there’s a poker night in the cards or an afternoon of ball-watching (or ball throwing) with your buds. And whatever you do,...
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Funniest Things Guys Say to Doctors About Prostate Exams
by Adam Bisby | Sep 10, 2020 | Prevention
Check out these hilarious zingers guys made to their doctors before, during or after a prostate exam. Even better, the funniest lines lead to some super-important facts about the procedure. If you’re wondering what to expect from a prostate exam, read on! “This kinda...
New men’s health studies reveal COVID silver lining: Stronger father-child connections
by Adam Bisby | Jun 16, 2020 | News
Time is a funny thing. You can use it, but you can’t own it. You can spend it, but you can’t keep it. And once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, it may be tempting to think you’ve used it fruitlessly by spending it at home. Yet, 69%...
7 Great Ways to Get Involved in the 7th Annual Canadian Men’s Health Week!
by Adam Bisby | Jun 12, 2020 | Events
When was the last time you got a proper haircut? We don’t remember either. We’re two months into this lockdown, and, much like our lives, our manes are growing out of control. The time has come for us to buzz off COVID-19.
New study is a slam-dunk for CMHF’s unique approach to improving men’s health
by Adam Bisby | Jun 10, 2020 | News
May 15, 2020, was a red-letter day for the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation. Not because it was Bike-to-Work Day — although that is pretty great — but because it marked the publication of a study that has validated our mission like never before. With Canadian Men’s...
Men’s health checkups ain’t what they used to be. These days, they’re waaaay better!
by Adam Bisby | Mar 17, 2020 | Prevention
How to get a quick snapshot of your current and future health “Man, I really miss fax machines”…said no one ever. Same goes for payphones and TV rabbit ears. Many things that were once commonplace are now rare or have vanished completely — and nobody misses them!...
Ignoring the engine light is one thing, but don’t ignore what your body is telling you!
by Adam Bisby | Feb 18, 2020 | Prevention
It sure is tempting to ignore a warning light on your dashboard. For one thing, it could mean you need a costly repair. For another, you might have to check the car’s manual, and you don’t speak or understand Gibberish (or ever read manuals). Plus, that weird grinding...
Use Karl Subban’s secret weapon to help prevent type 2 diabetes
by Adam Bisby | Nov 2, 2019 | Prevention
We all know what to do when life gives us lemons: We make lemonade! Now, what to do with that tasty sugar-free beverage? Karl Subban has a suggestion: Chug it back after climbing to the summit of the Centennial Park Ski & Snowboard Centre. Years before his three...
Bust Workplace Stress with These Easy Tips
by Adam Bisby | Jun 12, 2019 | Prevention
What’s the secret to living a long life? Just ask George Burns. “If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity,” the American actor once said, “I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension.” Burns won an Oscar at age 80, and went on to...
New ‘Self-Care Report’ highlights CMHF’s Don’t Change Much campaign
by Adam Bisby | Jun 11, 2019 | Activity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Prevention, Sleep, Smoking & Drinking
The latest report from Global Action on Men’s Health fits the mission of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation like a glove. No wonder CMHF research, services and campaigns are cited so extensively in “Who Self-Cares Wins: A Global Perspective on Men and Self-Care.”...