Trevor Linden opens up about family, farm life, and why mental wellness is just as important as physical strength.
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Start Your Day Strong with a 3-Minute Morning Workout
Former Canucks captain Trevor Linden shows how just three minutes of movement can reset your morning. This quick, no-equipment workout is part of a new Canadian Men’s Health Foundation series.
Exercise Snacks: The Simple Desk Job Reset for Body and Mind
Sitting all day? Discover “exercise snacks.” Quick, science-backed bursts of movement you can do at your desk. Boost focus, fight fatigue, and reset your body in minutes.
Why Prostate Cancer Testing Matters: Real Stories, Real Outcomes
Canadian men share how simple PSA tests caught prostate cancer early. Learn why screening matters, when to get tested, and where to find free support.
At What Age Should Men Get Tested for Prostate Cancer in Canada?
Stay informed, make healthy lifestyle choices, get regular screening, and know the symptoms.
Stories of Loss and Survival in the Trades: A Crisis Hidden Behind the Hard Hats
Families and a survivor share emotional stories of suicide and survival in the trades — and why no man should face the pressure alone.
From Grief to Advocacy: Marilyn Irwin’s Journey of Hope
After losing her son to suicide, Marilyn Irwin turned grief into advocacy. This World Suicide Prevention Day, her story inspires hope and change.
Canada’s Longest Run for Mental Health Creates Space for Dialogue One Step at a Time
This isn’t just a 7,500 km run across Canada. It’s a movement built on real talk, roadside chats, and strangers opening up about their mental health struggles.
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Exercise Snacks: The Simple Desk Job Reset for Body and Mind
Sitting all day? Discover “exercise snacks.” Quick, science-backed bursts of movement you can do at your desk. Boost focus, fight fatigue, and reset your body in minutes.
Start Your Day Strong with a 3-Minute Morning Workout
Former Canucks captain Trevor Linden shows how just three minutes of movement can reset your morning. This quick, no-equipment workout is part of a new Canadian Men’s Health Foundation series.
Zone 2 Cardio: The ‘Easy’ Workout That Can Transform Your Health
Get fitter without burning out. Zone 2 cardio boosts energy, heart health, and fat-burning. The best kind of exercise is the one you keep doing.
Progressive Overload for Beginners: The Proven Way to Get Stronger
Learn what progressive overload is, why it builds strength, and how to use it in your workouts. Simple tips and no gym bro jargon.
Eat Healthier
Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Men
Start strong: discover quick, high-protein breakfasts that fuel men’s energy, focus, and health—all in 5 minutes or less.
At What Age Should Men Get Tested for Prostate Cancer in Canada?
Stay informed, make healthy lifestyle choices, get regular screening, and know the symptoms.
Use the Power of Food to Naturally Boost Your Mood
Learn how food can naturally enhance serotonin, improve gut health, and boost your mood.
Stop Stressing About What You Shouldn’t Eat
Eliminating all ultra-processed foods isn’t practical for most people. Rather than focusing on what not to eat, think about what you can add.
Lower Stress
“Don’t Suffer in Silence” – Trevor Linden’s Message to Men
Trevor Linden opens up about family, farm life, and why mental wellness is just as important as physical strength.
Why Prostate Cancer Testing Matters: Real Stories, Real Outcomes
Canadian men share how simple PSA tests caught prostate cancer early. Learn why screening matters, when to get tested, and where to find free support.
Stories of Loss and Survival in the Trades: A Crisis Hidden Behind the Hard Hats
Families and a survivor share emotional stories of suicide and survival in the trades — and why no man should face the pressure alone.
From Grief to Advocacy: Marilyn Irwin’s Journey of Hope
After losing her son to suicide, Marilyn Irwin turned grief into advocacy. This World Suicide Prevention Day, her story inspires hope and change.
Sleep Better
How Sleep (or the Lack of It) Affects Your Mental Health
It doesn’t matter how long you’re in bed if you don’t get quality sleep. Learn what quality sleep means and how it can improve your mental health.
How to Fall Back Asleep in the Middle of the Night
Waking up at 3 AM? Learn proven strategies to fall back asleep quickly, as well as long-term habits to work on to get the quality sleep you need.
How To Manage Healthy Sleep While Working Shifts
Shift work can mess up sleep patterns, impacting your quality of life. These sleep tips for shift workers will help you to get the quality shuteye you need.
What Is Quality Sleep and Why It’s Important
The quality of your sleep is just as important as the amount you get. Simple tips to improve the quality of your sleep.
Drink Less
How a 30-Day Vacation From Alcohol Can Change Your Life
Learn what happens to your brain and mood when you press pause on drinking for a month.
Why Canadian Men Are Changing Their Relationship With Alcohol
Sylvain Charlebois–The Food Professor–shares insights on why shifting cultural trends, generational differences, and public awareness are changing how we drink.
DillanPonders: Running Toward Sobriety and Mental Clarity
Canadian hip-hop artist DillanPonders’ journey toward sobriety is one of resilience, transformation, and lots of running.
Can Alcohol Lower Testosterone?
Urologist and surgeon scientist, Dr. Ryan Flannigan shares what men need to know about how alcohol affects testosterone, the symptoms of low levels, and how to increase it safely.
Quit Smoking
Practical Tools to Help You Quit Smoking
Get motivated with guidance from an addiction medicine specialist.
How to Cut Back on Smoking (Even If You’re Not Ready to Quit Yet)
Did you know heart attack risk goes down 24 hours after you quit smoking? Learn how to make small changes to slowly cut smoking out of your life forever.
Does Hypnosis Work to Stop Smoking?
Does hypnosis actually work to quit smoking? Scientifically-backed methods drastically improve the chances of successfully butting out.
Quit Smoking: Health Tips For Men
You know smoking is bad for you. You know you should quit. But quitting is MUCH easier said than done. That’s where these blog posts and other resources come in with step-by-step tips for kicking the habit, one smoke-free day (or hour) at a time.