Combat the Effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder
It’s not unusual for many people to experience a stint of the blues during the doldrums of winter. If feeling blue becomes a regular occurrence, however, it may be a sign that you’re suffering from something more serious than the winter blues. More specifically, it might be an indication that you’re experiencing seasonal affective disorder […]
Reevaluating Healthcare-Related New Year’s Resolutions
The start of a New Year is often when a lot of people make some resolutions. Quitting a bad habit, losing weight, earning or saving more money, getting a promotion, exercising regularly–these are all resolutions that will sound familiar to many well-intentioned individuals. Unfortunately, even people who start off fully committed to sticking with their […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy is a common way that medical professionals help their patients deal with the effects of aging. The treatment has been around for generations, and it’s widely available for both men and women at many places, including our Matthews, N.C. healthcare facility. Symptoms of a Hormone Imbalance Depending on various factors, a doctor […]
Links between Osteoporosis and Smoking: Another Reason to Quit
The potential consequences of smoking are well-known. Smoking tobacco can lead to premature death, chronic lung disease, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. In recent decades, researchers have discovered that smoking tobacco can also increase the chances you’ll suffer from osteoporosis and bone fractures. With there being so many potential negative consequences from smoking, […]
Start the New Year Informed About Your Own Health
The start of a new year is a great time to recommit to living the best life you possibly can. For you to achieve that noble goal, however, you must pay attention to your health. In order to determine the state of your health, it’s important to keep up with the screenings your doctor recommends. […]
Understand What Your Healthcare Provider Considers “Preventative Care”
When you go to the doctor, your insurance often covers services that are known as preventative care. This term has a specific definition though, and it’s wise to know exactly what it covers so that you can get the most out of your doctor’s appointments and avoid some surprise bills. At Matthews Internal Medicine, preventative care […]
If You’ve Had COVID-19, Are You Following Up With Your Doctors?
COVID-19, also known as “Coronavirus”, is a complex disease, and it’s certainly not “just the flu.” There have been numerous complications reported by COVID patients, and some even report odd symptoms months after their initial diagnosis! There’s still a lot to learn about this pandemic, which is why it’s important that you keep your family medicine […]
Talk to Your Doctor Now If You Want to be Well On Your Way to Quitting Smoking by New Year’s Eve
If your New Year’s resolution is to finally quit smoking, it might be a good idea to start now. At Matthews Internal Medicine we can help patients in Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding areas with our smoking cessation programs and by offering the preventative care that they need. Quitting smoking is tough and it can take […]
Develop a Healthy Plan for Navigating Holiday Festivities While Maintaining Weight Management Goals
If you’re trying to lose weight the holidays can be a stressful time. Fortunately, with a little bit of planning and some help from the family practice doctors here a Matthews Internal Medicine, you can get through the season without derailing your weight loss goals. Here are some of our tips for making it through […]
Talking to Your Doctor About Embarrassing Medical Issues
When it comes to certain medical issues, we understand that talking about them can be embarrassing. At Matthews Internal Medicine, however, we want to make sure that our patients know that they can talk to us about all of their medical problems, even the more embarrassing ones. Whether you have a question about body odor, […]