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Sensitivity – are men risking their health by dismissing their greatest strength?

A man living his true nature, what does that mean, and within this, is there room for the word sensitive. Time for a change in our approach to men’s health that embraces the underrated S word.

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  Depression in men – the awareness within

  Depression in Men leaves us feeling isolated and overwhelmed, shrouded in a state of hopelessness. Could reconnecting to our body and being more aware of our movements set us on the path out of this male depression?

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  A view to understanding self-care for men

  Men are generally reluctant to devote the time to care for themselves in many aspects of their life. The men in the video below provide another perspective on self-care and how they incorporate it into their day-to-day lives.

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  Talking about suicide is a great start. Let's explore further.

  Suicide is no longer the taboo topic it once was, and the problem of suicide, particularly amongst men, is now widely acknowledged, with a public campaign in full swing to encourage men to speak up. This is a great start, but what is really going on?

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  Boys don’t cry: men in crisis

  Why does it take so long for a man to see a doctor? Men are in crisis, dying before their time and the trend is increasing. Dean Pirera explores why men are so poor at looking after themselves.

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  Chronic discomforts – the relationship between men’s bodies and their daily choices

  As men we have become used to living with daily pain. But should this be normal, is there a different way, and is our body telling us more than we think?

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  Captain of our Titanic – A deeper look at what is killing men

  Men have been the so-called 'dominant' gender for a long time, and yet at the same time suicide and heart disease are the leading causes of death. What is going on that leads so many men to take their own lives or die of a broken heart?

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  How to check for signs of testicular cancer

  In this humorous video from an International Men’s Day Presentation, Doctor Sam Kim grabs hold of a lemon and a stocking, and teaches us how to self-check for testicular conditions.

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  Bullying and suicide in construction – does building culture need to change?

  Building industry culture encourages men to be hard, tough and strong. From the time men enter the industry as an apprentice, they often feel they have no choice but to enjoin this macho culture. Bullying is commonplace. Could this culture be contributing to the unusually high suicide rates in the building industry.

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  Communicating with your Healing/Medical Practitioner

  In this humorous and enlightening video, Doctor Sam Kim gently broaches the subject of body awareness and doctor/patient communication.

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  Starting the conversation on Men's health

  Adam Warburton shares on the importance of hosting two men’s conferences in Lennox Head NSW and Brisbane QLD Australia in 2014.