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 […]
How Physical Exams Can Improve Your Health
A yearly physical exam can make a big difference. At Matthews Internal Medicine it’s just one of the many services we provide for our patients, and we always strive to let people know just how important this simple procedure can be. If you want to monitor your health, catch small problems before they become big ones, […]
Alternative Medicine: Help or Hype?
People have always looked for different ways they could be healthier or treat different ailments. At Matthews Internal Medicine we do our best to offer the preventative care and provide for the other medical needs of our patients. We’re considered “conventional” medicine, but some people think that a practice called alternative medicine may have more […]
5 Medical Tests You Should Have This Year
You know that going to the doctor every year is a good idea, but do you know what tests you should be getting? At Matthews Internal Medicine we can help you with all of your preventative care needs, and that includes important medical tests. Let’s take a closer look at some of the medical tests you […]
How to Cope with Anxiety Surrounding Cancer Screenings
At Matthews Internal Medicine, preventative care is one of our specialties. Our goals include helping our patients catch disease early or avoid certain ailments entirely. Our preventative medicine program includes cancer screenings, and we’ve noticed over the years that these screenings can be a major source of stress for our patients. Cancer screenings are important though, […]
Stay Healthy This Winter With Flu Shots!
Every flu season we get the same question from some of our patients. “Do I actually NEED a flu shot?” The short answer is “yes”. In fact, if you want to stay healthy, there are many reasons for the whole family to get flu shots this season.
Get Your Physical Before Engaging In New Types of Exercise
The physicians at Matthews Internal Medicine usually recommend getting a physical every year or at least every two years as a part of a larger preventative care program, but there are some times that you should adjust that schedule and come in for a physical exam right away. One such time is before starting a new […]
Is Cancer Screening Covered by Insurance?
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, we know that the keys to fighting many diseases are preventative actions and early detection. In the case of cancer, this is especially true. We can do our best to avoid many types of cancer with lifestyle changes and good habits, but if you develop cancer anyway you’ll want to […]
Does Medicare Cover Preventative Exams?
The professionals at Matthews Internal Medicine understand the value of preventative exams and recommend them to our patients. But how do you know what your health plan covers? Fortunately, when it comes to Medicare, you can actually make sure that you’re covered for a variety of preventative medical examinations. Medicare Part B covers a wide […]