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CMHF study stars in the American Journal of Men’s Health

Mere months after its groundbreaking findings were corroborated by researchers at Harvard University, the CMHF’s National Study of Health Behaviours is serving as the basis of a research article in the American Journal of Men’s Health. After thoroughly dissecting the...

CMHF study of unhealthy habits makes waves in the media

Two recent studies, one by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation and the other by researchers at Harvard University, are combining to emphasize the life-changing importance of healthy habits among men. The headlines kept coming after the June 11 release of the CMHF’s...

Stopping the OD epidemic starts with you

It’s sad but true: In the time it takes to watch a movie or play nine holes of golf, someone in Canada dies from overdosing on opioids. These pain-killing drugs include prescribed medications such as codeine, fentanyl, morphine and oxycodone, as well as illegal drugs...

Big message, small steps

We’re no experts on irony, but it sure seems to apply to the #DontChangeMuch hashtag. Paging Alanis Morissette! When we asked a select group of social media stars to share their takes on how Canadian men can live healthier lives, the result was truly awesome. The...
Hits to the Head, a Nod to your Noggin

Hits to the Head, a Nod to your Noggin

How to get checked for traumatic brain injury Most of the concern around traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, used to focus on the obvious: skull fractures, brain bleeding, and patients slipping into coma. But after some high-profile concussion lawsuits in professional...
Look Deep Into My Corneas

Look Deep Into My Corneas

People say the eyes are the window to the soul, but your peepers can also tell you a lot about your overall health. It turns out optometrists can see warning signs for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even signs of stroke just by taking a gander into your...
When is the Best Time to Go to the Dentist?

When is the Best Time to Go to the Dentist?

Tooth hurty! Now, how good is your oral health on a scale of 1 to 10? No, this isn’t a question for your exes. We’re talking about your teeth and gums, and it turns out men are way more likely to neglect their pearly whites than women. Most guys understand the basics...