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Men’s health checkups ain’t what they used to be. These days, they’re waaaay better!
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!...COVID-19 Avoidance Advice from a Virologist with Coronavirus Experience
The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation shares some practical advice on prevention from a virologist with coronavirus experience. Take the necessary precautions No handshaking! Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc. Use only your knuckle to touch light...Ignoring the engine light is one thing, but don’t ignore what your body is telling you!
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
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...Adam Kreek’s new book champions CMHF mission of inspiring men to live healthier
In my new book, The Responsibility Ethic, I challenge business leaders to chase their ambitions by taking responsibility for their success. At the same time, as a Champion for the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, it was exciting and rewarding to explore a set of...A stroke is no joke! Here’s how to recognize the signs
Witnessing or suffering a stroke is a scary experience. A stroke happens when blood stops flowing to part of your brain, which damages brain cells. Since some strokes are more subtle than others, recognizing the signs of stroke and acting quickly could mean the...Bust Workplace Stress with These Easy Tips
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
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.”...New men’s health strategy from WHO Europe echoes key CMHF messages
The new men’s health strategy from WHO Europe echoes many of the same messages the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation has been championing since being founded in 2014.