A Surprising Winter Hibernation Solution: Physiotherapy

by Daniel Palmer | May 7, 2018 | Prevention

If you’re like most guys, you’ve probably seen a physiotherapist after throwing out your back, or maybe for an old sports injury. But did you know physio is great for day-to-day maintenance of your body, too? Even with all the modern science about how our bodies work,...

Top 3 Signs of Prostate Cancer You Should Never Ignore

by Daniel Palmer | May 3, 2018 | Prevention

Did you know 1 in 7 Canadian men will develop prostate cancer during his lifetime? If you want to ensure your prostate is in tiptop shape, here are the Top 3 signs of prostate cancer: Changes to your flow – The prostate is a small gland about the size and shape of a...

Know Your Nuts!

by menshealthfoundation | Apr 18, 2018 | Prevention

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!...

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...

It’s Easy for Families to Be Healthy Together

by Ryan K | Feb 7, 2018 | Activity

With ice crusting over our windshields and the sun still rising after breakfast, it’s easy to say: “Let’s get February over with already!” It doesn’t have to be that way. Canadians can’t beat February, so they might as well join it,...

Men’s Health: A Global Perspective

by Joe Rachert | Jan 4, 2018 | News

The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF) is honoured to have been re-elected to the board of the Global Action On Men’s Health (GAMH) organization. “To raise awareness for men’s health, not only do we need to connect the dots locally among men’s health advocates,...

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...

Grey Cup Champion Henry Burris shares his secrets to keeping fit

by Chris O'Leary | Nov 23, 2017 | Activity

A year after going out on top as a Grey Cup champion, Henry Burris is staring down a new rival. This one doesn’t wear shoulder pads or chase the former CFL quarterback out of the pocket. These days, one of Henry’s biggest challenges comes in the form of a glazed...

How to Get to a Healthy Weight, One Day at a Time

by Chris O'Leary | Nov 17, 2017 | Activity, Nutrition

Over the course of seven CFL seasons, Kyle Koch followed a steady schedule each week: Workout, practice, snap a ball, block like a boss, repeat. So when that routine went away after he retired in 2014, it’s hardly surprising the former offensive lineman saw his weight...

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