Bone health is an important but often overlooked aspect of physical health, but the standard method of taking scans of the body (x-ray) isn’t ideal for diagnosing certain bone-related conditions. That’s why board-certified family physician Dr. Steven Zivich and the team at Boston Direct Health offer dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans. Learn more about DEXA …
Gender identity is a personal experience that varies from person to person. One might identify as a woman, man, both, or neither. It doesn’t necessarily correspond to the sex assigned at birth and can be changed later in life. It’s not always easy for others to understand the complexity of gender identity and gender dysphoria. …
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It’s normal for our bodies to change and evolve as we get older. Of course, some changes are more unwelcome than others. Hormone changes are common among women entering menopause, causing symptoms like mood swings, lack of energy, weight gain, insomnia, and hot flashes. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a safe and natural choice …
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Your skin slowly declines in quality as you age. There are many reasons why this happens, including stress and prolonged sun exposure. While aging skin is impossible to avoid, the skin care professionals at Boston Direct Health are ready to give your complexion a more youthful look. We are the only practice in Boston that …
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In our guide to Sexual Health we explored how hormones like oxytocin get released during sexual activity and that sex makes for great exercise. However, the benefits of sex don’t stop there. Here are 7 physical and physiological health benefits of sex: Improved Heart Health In a study conducted by the New England Research Institute, …
Testosterone plays a vital role in everything from bone density and mass to mood and libido. While testosterone is usually considered an androgen, or “male” hormone, because it produces male characteristics in the body, it plays a significant role in women as well. For men, testosterone is responsible for male functions of the human body, …
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Many people experience a decrease in their libido at some point in their lifetime. To increase your desire for sex again, you first have to determine why your drive decreased in the first place. Here are 5 potential causes for your low libido, and how to fix it: Age Your sex drive naturally changes as …
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Telemedicine is revolutionizing the way people are getting care. With telemedicine, not only are people getting the help they need faster, but they’re also saving money in the process. It even helps save lives and is quickly proving itself to be a major component in the evolution of the physician-patient relationship. Increased Access to Care …
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Sexual health and nutrition share a closer relationship than most realize. What you put into your body determines how it functions. By filling your body with unhealthy foods and beverages and not exercising, you’re causing more damage to yourself than meets the eye. Good sexual health and nutrition choices benefit your mind, body, and soul. …
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Let’s talk about sexual health. Did you know that erectile dysfunction can be an early sign of heart disease or that sex burns an average of 3.1 calories per minute? Traditionally when we talk about sexual health, we talk about STIs, but there’s so much more to it than that. Humans are social creatures by …
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