Heart Disease and Your Diet
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we focus on preventative medicine. We don’t just want to help treat diseases. We want to help our patients avoid them in the first place. One ailment we want you to avoid is heart disease. This is one of the leading causes of death in this country. It’s one of the […]
Why Women Are at Higher Risk for Osteoporosis
Preventative medicine is one of our specialties here at Matthews Internal Medicine. We want to help our patients avoid diseases and chronic conditions later. One of those conditions is osteoporosis. This debilitating disease affects bone mass and makes it easier for older people to break or fracture bones. There are many risk factors for osteoporosis […]
Overcoming the Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, our focus is on preventative medicine. We want to help you live a healthier lifestyle and avoid bad habits that could result in you developing deadly or debilitating diseases later. One of the best decisions that you can make for your health is the decision to quit smoking. Smoking cigarettes […]
What to Expect Once You Quit Smoking
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we work with many patients who want to quit smoking. For most of them, this is a decision they’ve made with their future health in mind. Many people know that quitting smoking can bring them a few health benefits. By quitting you can reduce your risk of developing heart disease and […]
How Often Do I Need a Physical Exam?
One of our main focuses here at Matthews Internal Medicine is preventative care. We want to help you by spotting risk factors for disease and fixing small problems before they become bigger ones. One way we do that is with a physical exam. When you come to our office, we can run tests and look […]
Quitting Cold Turkey: Potential Risks
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, we’re always focused on preventative care. We can help our patients once they’re sick, but we know that helping them avoid illness in the first place is one of our most important skills. One way we do that is by helping them quit bad habits that could cause health problems […]
Holiday Weight Loss: A Survival Guide
The best laid weight loss plans can take a hit during the holidays. It’s an easy time to forget your goals and indulge in some of your favorite foods. Unfortunately, one or two days of ignoring your weight management plan can cause you far more work down the line. Luckily for you, the experts here […]
Alcohol & Osteoporosis: How Consuming Alcohol Leads to Bone Loss
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, we’re always placing a big focus on preventative medicine. We can help cure or manage a disease, but our goal is to help prevent the development of it in the first place. One disease that we try to help our patients prevent is osteoporosis. This can affect many elderly people, […]
Identifying the Signs of Heart Disease
At Matthews Internal Medicine, our main priority is to help you avoid disease in the first place. We can help you when you’re sick, but it’s far more effective to focus on preventative care and helping you live a healthy lifestyle. By living a healthier life and keeping an eye out for any strange symptoms, […]
Do Nicotine Patches/Gum Really Work?
Our focus here at Matthews Internal Medicine has always been preventative medicine. We want our patients to live a healthier lifestyle that helps them avoid some diseases in the first place. One of the most important ways we do that is by helping our patients quit smoking. Smoking can cause a wide array of health […]