Dr. Gluck's Wellness Center logo

A Treatment for Men’s Loneliness: Friendship

Two elderly men side by side making the OK sign after discussing non-surgical treatment for prostate cancer.

Excerpts from ‘The High Cost of Men’s Loneliness‘ by Avrum G. Weiss, Ph.D. The seemingly unending pandemic has raised awareness of the physical and emotional consequences of isolation. Men tend to struggle with isolation and loneliness more than women. Research suggests that a focus on the accumulation of wealth and material goods results in less overall […]

A Resource for Health & STD Home Testing

silhouette of man and woman standing face to face - A Resource for Health & STD Home Testing page

Our friends at testing.com have shared this excellent resource with us for all of your home testing needs. For anything you might be experiencing, testing.com has a myriad of home tests that are convenient and comprehensive. We know STD testing can be a sensitive topic, here you can find several tests for your needs. With Covid-19, we know it might be […]

When Is Low-intensity Shockwave Therapy a Good Option for Erectile Dysfunction?

man looking toward the mountains

This article from the Cleveland Clinic highlights the safety and efficacy of Low Intensity Shock Wave Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction.  I am gratified to see more large institutions embrace this valuable technology. To read more, please visit the Cleveland Clinic’s article here. At Dr. Gluck’s Wellness Center, we offer several treatments and therapies for erectile dysfunction. If […]

Health News Today Article: Get to know Urologist Dr. Clifford D. Gluck

Health News Today Article - Get to know Urologist Dr. Clifford D. Gluck

“Having been practicing medicine for more than 30 years, Dr. Gluck is a widely known urologist who is highly recommended among doctors who treat erectile dysfunction, provide incontinence treatment for men and women, and many other sexual health treatments. He is the Founder of Dr. Gluck’s Wellness Center in Hingham, Massachusetts, where he strives to […]

Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

citrus fruits - Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

In this week’s New England Journal of Medicine, a well written review article on intermittent fasting highlights the benefits of this practice. In October, I was fortunate enough to hear a full day of lectures by Dr. Jason Fung, the author of “The Diabetes Code” and “The Obesity Code.” He showed us the science behind intermittent fasting. Although the […]

Holiday Stress?: Helpful Tools to Calm Your Mind

blue and white water lilly

The Holiday Season can be stressful! As we approach the end of December and the coming New Year, take a look at these Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times. With the use of four simple tools – breath, self-compassion, connection, and compassion for others – this article helps unpack how to effectively and efficiently keep stress levels low during this […]

ThermiVa Success: Urinary Incontinence and Pain Relieved

client photo - ThermiVa Success: Urinary Incontinence and Pain Relieved

Diagnosis: Interstitial CystitisTreatment: ThermiVaNumber of treatments: 3 “After the first ThermiVa treatment, I started noticing the positive effects almost immediately. I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. Initially I was misdiagnosed with overactive bladder because I was having so many symptoms, we had to weed them out. I was feeling a lot of pain, urgency, burning after urination, and […]

HIFU: A Better Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer

man facing mountain lake, storm clouds gathering in sky

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, has your doctor discussed all the options for treatment? If they haven’t mentioned HIFU, or if they have dismissed it as an option, please seek another opinion. High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) remains the least invasive form of prostate cancer treatment, and has the least chance of side […]

Bladder Pain? – Diagnosing and Treating Interstitial Cystitis

light purple wild flowers

Do you go to the bathroom too much? Are you experiencing “frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Does your bladder hurt, or are you feeling discomfort in the low abdomen/pelvis (lower belly) or the perineum (bicycle seat area)? You May be Suffering from Interstitial Cystitis (IC).  This benign but annoying inflammatory condition affects the bladders of […]

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Success

client photo - Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Success

Treatment Plan: Bioidentical Hormone Optimization, Testosterone Pellet Injections, Paleo DietTime since beginning of treatment: 8 months “I was fatigued and had low sex drive, ED (Erectile Dysfunction) problems, I was overweight, and I didn’t feel good. Now, I feel a lot better, I have a lot more energy, I’ve lost 12 to 15 pounds, and my […]