METRO MEDICAL DIRECT BLOG
Stop Neglecting Your Health: 5 Unhealthy Habits We Picked Up The Past Few Years
By Ian Matonti Medically Reviewed by Raymond Zakhari, NP 5 Unhealthy Habits With the global pandemic in the rearview mirror, the last thing we want to hear is the words, health, or wellness. The last few years have been rough for many and it’s understandable to feel...
The Walking and Talking Cure
By Dr. Raymond Zakhari What if we combine exercise like walking along with talk therapy? It sounds strange just bear with me. The "Walking" Exercise, such as walking has many physical health benefits. Research has also highlighted many of the psychological benefits....
What is An Executive Physical Exam
An Executive Physical Exam is a useful assessment of your health. This comprehensive exam can give you the information you need to make important health decisions from a place of power. An Executive Physical Exam is especially helpful for men because they have higher...
Understanding Dementia
By Dr. Raymond Zakhari Dementia is one of the most common conditions that I deal with in my private practice. I wanted to provide a summary of the most common types of dementia. How to go about reducing the burden on the patient and loved ones. There are many...
The Whole Package Men’s Health Physical Exam
What is The Whole Package Men's Health Physical? It is a comprehensive physical exam for men (the group who normally neglects primary care for many years at a time). It is a convenient one-stop shop in which all the services are provided in your home. What is the...
Home Opioid Detox
Detoxing from opioids is the first step in controlling the chaos caused by addiction. There are many opioid detox options in New York City. One of the lesser-known and most convenient options in Manhattan is the home detox solution. Most opioid detox programs may...
Opioid Detox at Home
Addiction can take many forms (Drug addiction, alcoholism, pain medication addiction). People often self-medicate with chemically addictive substances. They also engage in behaviors such as gaming, gambling, and sex addiction (more accurately called compulsive sexual...
Men’s Psychiatry
What is Men's Psychiatry? Is that a thing? Once upon a time, most men wouldn't dare visit a psychiatrist. Better to suck it up and have a drink. Many of those same men have come to realize that strategy stops working. They may bounce from one vice to another trying to...
Sexual Health: That was it? AKA Premature Ejaculation
Do you rush to smudgement, finish first in the 1 peter dash, and serve hasty pudding? Does your sperm red-light on the prostate dragstrip? Do you drop your coins in front of the slot machine, open presents on Christmas eve, activate the sprinkler during the national...
Delayed Ejaculation: Longer lasting is not always better
Overview Delayed ejaculation — formerly known as retarded ejaculation — is a condition in which it seems like an extended period of sexual stimulation is required for orgasm (climax) and ejaculation. Treating delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause...