They say that you can’t pick your parents—including their behaviors and habits, not just the genes. Procreation and survival have been the common thread throughout human history, so it is natural that we apply what we know now to optimize these most basic elements of life. In considering fertility and fetal development, the focus is […]
It was an ordinary day. And then it wasn’t. I was rushing down Yonge Street to get to the next thing I had to do, when a man fell from overhead and landed on the sidewalk, ending his own life directly in front of me. I did not know this man. I have no idea […]
It is well known that men have a harder time deciding to go to the doctor and to see a therapist. I believe that the main reason is that we are taught to be self-reliant, a bit heroic and take care of others, so we avoid doing it until we clearly can’t possibly handle it […]
All of us are looking for magic, with a culture that reinforces it. A partner, a degree, a job, a new stress management tool that will take us to a better place. Our brains are continuously being hacked by media and advertising, and every other external source that profits from our fear. In addition, we […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW November is widely regarded as Men’s Health Month, and guys are psyched about checking in with their bodies to make sure everything is running smoothly. But gents, when was the last time you checked in on your emotional health? Dealing with challenging careers, relationships, and goals can leave […]
By Dr. Jen Newell I am beginning to see more and more men in my office looking for support to improve their skin. It is becoming much more common for men to be looking for a protocol to ensure their skin is healthy and clear. Nope to Bar Soap Investing in a proper cleanser […]
Men’s Health and the Pelvic Floor…that’s right, fellas, you have one, too By Shannon Stoby Physiotherapist I know, I know…you don’t want to talk about it. I get it. Nobody wants to talk about what’s going on ‘down there’. Incontinence, erectile dysfunction, fertility issues, prostate concerns, constipation, pain. Maybe you’ve been told that you’re just […]
By Dr. Marc Bubbs, ND, CSCS A common scenario I see with clients is that when they achieve poor results in the gym, they assume they are not training ‘hard enough’. They always think ‘lack of effort’ is the underlying cause of their training plateau, inability to lose weight, or failure to add lean muscle […]
By Dr Jen Newell, ND I am a beauty product junkie and by association the men in my life have become the guinea pigs for natural products for men. There has been an influx of personal care products marketed towards men in the last few years…there is even a small corner at Sephora for men. […]
By Dr Jen Newell It’s November, a month where the focus turns to men’s health and our facebook pages are filled with moustaches. I love that there is greater awareness regarding prostate cancer and that younger men are motivated to action. While this is a cause that fully deserves the recognition it gets, I want […]
