Category: Men’s Health

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on July 19, 2024

Have you ever found yourself following a rigid dietary and exercise plan all week long – giving up sweets and desserts, focusing hard on portion sizes, and spending hours sweating in the gym – only to jump on the scale at the end of the week and discover you have actually gained weight?! Or perhaps… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on April 30, 2024

When it comes to health and well-being, it’s easy to wax poetic about the virtues of long-term thinking. But there is a big difference between knowing something is important and doing something about it. Just ask any retirement planner. At Men’s Health Boston, we prefer to emphasize problem prevention with our patients. And the unfortunate… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on November 6, 2023

Is Finasteride Safe? Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and Why It Has Urologists Drawing Battle Lines. Finasteride has received a lot of publicity lately – and not necessarily the good type. The widely prescribed “male-pattern hair loss” medication has increasingly come under fire for associated reports of sexual dysfunction, with purported side effects ranging from erectile dysfunction and… Read More

“Oh! Oh! Oh! Oooh-zeeemmmmpic!” If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past 6 months, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the advertisements. From TV to TikTok, Ozempic and its sibling medications Wegovy and Saxenda (referred to collectively as GLP-1 receptor agonists) have stormed onto the public scene. Here at Men’s Health Boston,… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on October 25, 2021

Our Core to Floor therapies treat a variety of symptoms including erectile dysfunction (ED), lower urinary tract symptoms or LUTS/BPH, enlarged prostate, and more! The therapies include three treatments combined to provide the best results. You can expect a tighter core, stronger pelvic floor, better control over your incontinence and less urgency. The treatments are… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on August 19, 2021

Do you have a curve or bend in your penis? Do you suffer from painful erections? Is your penis unable to reach its full length during an erection due to the curvature? You may have a condition called Peyronie’s disease. Keep reading to find out about available treatment options for this medical condition that may… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on March 30, 2021

Do you have symptoms of a heart problem? Do you have shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, irregular or heavy heartbeat, especially while exercising? Do you have a history of heart disease, diabetes, or other heart risks? Are you considering beginning an exercise program while you’re at risk for heart disease? If you answered yes… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on January 22, 2021

Your cardiovascular system provides oxygen and nutrients to the cells and organs in your body by maintaining blood flow from your heart. It helps your body during times of activity, exercise, and stress. Keep reading to find out why cardiology evaluation may be important! 1. Cardiovascular Tests Could Save Your Life Have you ever experienced… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on September 4, 2017

After nearly 30 years as a practicing physician and surgeon in the specialty of urology, I’ve seen many trends wax and wane in medicine. In addition, it has been humbling to observe my research play a significant role in changing theoretical concepts, as well as daily practice. Here in this blog, I will be addressing… Read More

Posted by: Men's Health Boston in Men's Health on September 4, 2017

After graduating from my resident training in urology at the Harvard Program in Urology based at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston in 1988, I joined the staff at a sister Harvard Medical School institution, the Beth Israel Hospital (now Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), where I had done some of my training as well… Read More