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Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on October 31, 2022

If you ever took a high school or college psychology class, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Developed by American psychologist Abraham Maslow in a 1943 paper describing drivers of human motivation, the theory is often depicted as a pyramid, with physiological necessities such as sleep, food, and water at… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on September 30, 2022

Picture this: it’s a Monday, 7:25 am, and you’re stuck on I-90, fighting your way through morning rush hour and sipping your Dunkin double-shot Americano. All of the sudden, the check engine light on your car comes on. What do you do? If you’re particularly car savvy, maybe you drop by an auto parts store… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on August 24, 2022

It’s a well-known phenomenon that many patients dislike going to the doctor, and will wait until a problem becomes nearly intolerable to finally seek treatment. We’re not trying to point fingers here, but men are notoriously bad about this. In fact, a recent online survey conducted earlier this spring by a research group called The… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on August 3, 2022

Fat loss is a massive industry – to the tune of $71 billion, by recent estimates. And it’s pretty understandable why. Of all the complaints we hear from patients in our clinic at Men’s Health Boston, reducing belly fat ranks in the top three concerns (right up there with fatigue and erectile dysfunction, two strong… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on July 13, 2022

There’s something inherently human about desiring a lean, muscular midsection. But the heavy emphasis placed upon chiseled abs for core strength threatens to neglect one of the most important functional components for sexual health: the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs). In fact, at Men’s Health Boston, we’re so convinced of the necessity of a strong pelvic… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on May 1, 2022

Stop us if this sounds familiar: You feel tired; really tired. Not just a “today-was-hard” kind of tired, but a deep-in-your-bones exhaustion that doesn’t seem to get better, even after a good night’s sleep… You’ve felt much more irritable lately. Some days it feels like a struggle just to get out of bed, and other… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on April 28, 2022

The human body seems to be designed to move. When we don’t, our health suffers greatly. The widespread benefits of exercise are extremely well-documented, from reducing risk of heart disease and certain cancers, to maintaining bone and muscle strength long-term, to stress relief and enhanced sleep. In an increasingly sedentary world, exercise is probably the… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on April 5, 2022

Let’s face it: a lot of people don’t think much about going to see their doctor until there is an urgent need. When things are going well, the theory for many is, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. This presents a major catch-22 for preventive medicine. The goal is to get healthy people through… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on February 26, 2022

Low-fat! Keto! Paleo! Zone! The internet is chock-full of diet advice and testimonials from everyday folks who underwent awe-inspiring transformations after switching to [insert favorite diet here]. Frustratingly, many of these self-appointed experts directly contradict one another. “[Trainer X] says the best way to shred body fat is to cut out bread, pasta, and carbs… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Uncategorized on January 31, 2022

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can be an incredibly frustrating condition with major implications on quality of life and sense of well-being. While treatments such as oral PDE-5 inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis, Stendra) can provide relief, some men don’t respond to medications, or find the lack of spontaneity and required downtime before sexual activity burdensome. So what do… Read More