Category: Men’s Health and Wellbeing
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by a problem with or a lack of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to…
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Quitting Smoking & Heart Health
According to Statistics Canada, smoking is the leading cause of premature death among Canadians. Did you know that life expectancy for a smoker is…
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Prostate Cancer
The prostate is a nut-sized gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It secretes fluid that makes up part of the semen.…
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Osteoporosis In Men
Every year in Canada, approximately 30,000 hip fractures are attributable to osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones porous and fragile. While people tend to…
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Alcohol & Medications: Interactions
A glass of wine or beer can be an enjoyable treat at the end of your day or when socializing with friends, but if…
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Erectile Dysfunction
No doubt influenced by certain persistent myths about erectile dysfunction (ED), some men mistakenly believe that if they can’t get an erection, they have…
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Depression In Men
Depression affects both men and women, regardless of age and socioeconomic status. But because they tend to express their emotions differently, depression may be…
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Testicular Cancer
Among all types of cancer, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young Canadian men between the ages of 15 and 29. Fortunately,…
