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Why Understanding Your Family’s Health History Could Save Your Life
There are 8 medical conditions common among Canadian men linked to genetics. Learn how to understand your risk and get simple lifestyle prevention tips.
How to Boost Testosterone with a Healthy Diet
Testosterone is an important hormone for men. Registered Dietitian Caitlin Boudreau shares tips for men who need to give their testosterone a boost.
How to Slowly Quit Smoking and Reduce Your Heart Attack Risk
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.
Simon Whitfield and Dr. Eli Puterman: Improve Your Mood and Reduce Stress With Exercise
Dr. Eli Puterman, an award-winning researcher, 4-time Olympian Simon Whitfield and guest host Buzz Bishop discuss how exercise affects your mood.
Can Exercise Slow Down Aging?
Exercise can add years to your life and help maintain mobility and independence as you age. A personal trainer shares simple tips to get started. It’s never too late!
Is Your Gut Trying to Tell You Something?
Did you know that what you eat impacts your overall mood as well as brain health? Check out these simple tips to improve your gut health and how you feel.
More Health Tips for Men
Get Active
Are Desk Jobs Bad for Your Health?
Learn how much movement you need to add each day to counteract the negative effects of too much sitting. Plus simple stretches and exercises you can do.
The Power of Prevention: Revolutionizing How Men Talk About Health
Learn why Dr. Goldenberg founded the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation and how it’s helping Canadian men improve their attitudes toward health.
Master the Art of Dad Parking and Sneak More Steps Into Your Day
Good news for dads who like to park far away! It turns out it’s great for your mental health. Learn some other easy ways to add more steps to your day.
Discover the Benefits of a 10-minute Morning Workout
Kickstarting your day with a morning workout might sound like a lofty idea. But here’s the good news: 10 minutes in the morning is enough to reap the benefits all day long.
Eat Healthier
The Best Foods to Keep Your Prostate Healthy
Urologic surgeon and clinical scientist Dr. Larry Goldenberg shares the best foods that can reduce your prostate cancer risk.
Diet and Male Fertility: What You Need to Know
Learn how to boost male fertility with your diet. Explore which foods impact sperm health alongside other practical tips to improve male fertility.
Is it Good to Eat Leftover Food?
Chef Ned Bell and Registered Dietitian Caitlin Boudreau discuss healthy eating, how to get started, and why leftovers can be good for you.
Is It Possible to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget?
Anyone on a tight budget knows healthy food can be a costly monthly expense. Get tips from a registered dietitian on how to make your budget go further.
Lower Stress
The Sheepdog’s Sam Corbett Shares Testicular Cancer Story
Sam Corbett, drummer for The Sheepdogs, was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 34. Sam opens up about his diagnosis and initial fears.
5 Ways Men Can Build Self-Esteem and Confidence
Do you doubt yourself, struggle to make decisions or feel inferior? You may struggle with low self-esteem. Here’s how to improve it and feel more self-confident.
How to Deal With a Midlife Slump
Do you feel stuck in a rut or like something is missing? If you’re between 40 and 60, you could be experiencing a midlife slump. Learn strategies for coping.
How to Handle Stressful Situations Better
Learn the STOPP technique to manage stress effectively. A clinical counsellor shares tips to deal with strong feelings in a more controlled way.
Sleep Better
Improve Mental Wellness With Quality Sleep
Not getting the sleep you need can have a negative impact on your mental well-being. Learn why alongside tips to get a better night’s sleep.
Snoring Hacks for Better Sleep
Why do some of us snore? Is there anything you can do to stop it? And, when do you need to worry about it? Snoring tips, tricks, and hacks.
How to Sleep in Hot Weather Without AC
Hot weather makes it difficult to sleep when you don’t have air conditioning. Check out these tips on how to sleep better in the summer.
Play to the Strengths of Your Snooze Cycle
When is the best time to go to bed? Find out why getting enough shut-eye will make work, play and even sex better.
Drink Less
5 Things That Happen When You Cut Back on Booze
Cutting back on alcohol can lead to some impressive health benefits. Not ready to quit? Drink less with these easy tips.
How to Make Your Liver Healthy Again
Learn the different functions of your liver and simple ways to keep it healthy including easy tips to drink less alcohol and the right foods to eat to keep your liver in good shape.
Does Having a Drink Actually Help You Feel Less Stressed?
If you feel like you need to have a drink in order to relax, your “caveman brain” might be taking over. Learn healthier ways to cope with stress.
Simple Ways to Change Your Drinking Habits
Do you want to reduce your alcohol intake without having to quit drinking? Here are some tips on how to drink less by changing your drinking habits at home.
Quit Smoking
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 or Vaping with These Expert Tips and Free Tools
Have you been thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? It’s not easy to do, but the benefits are pretty damn amazing.
Take 2 steps back from other people, and 3 steps forward for good health
How to live healthier at home while kicking some coronavirus butt Social distancing may not be a barrel of laughs, but at least you don’t have to do much to make it happen.
You Can’t Change an Addiction Just Like That!
The phrase “two steps forward, one step back” is used to describe someone who is having trouble making progress. But is that really fair? After all, if you keep doing this, you’ll get where you want to go sooner or later.
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