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...
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!...
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...
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...
News Release From Health Canada Don’t Change Much encourages small lifestyle changes to achieve long-term benefits June 12, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario Public Health Agency of Canada Canadian men aren’t as healthy as they could be, in part due to lifestyle choices. But...
Have you heard the one about the guy who asked his doc about getting a vasectomy? “That’s a big decision,” his doctor says. “Have you talked it over with your family?” “Yes, we took a vote,” the guy replies. “They’re in favour of it 15 to 2!” Seriously, though, seeing...
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...
9 times out of 10, ejaculation is a good thing. (About as good as it gets, actually.) But painful ejaculation? Not just bad: Wrong. How can something that’s supposed to be all about pleasure cause a burning sensation behind or inside your balls? Why it happens Painful...
Watching a guy play catch with a toddler? Boring. Watching the toddler accidentally nail him in the nads? Unboring! Ball-related mishaps are always good for a laugh—as long as they’re not your balls—but testicular torsion is no joke. Nut health is an important...