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medicare coverage when traveling

Understanding What Medicare Covers When Traveling

As a Medicare beneficiary, you may be wondering what kind of coverage you have when traveling, whether it’s across the country or overseas. Medicare is an essential part of many people’s health coverage, but it doesn’t always follow you wherever you go. Understanding what is and isn’t covered while traveling can help you avoid unexpected […]

  • Posted on: Jun 11 2025
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How To Maintain a Healthy Liver

The liver is one of the most important organs in your body, responsible for processing nutrients, detoxifying harmful substances, and producing essential proteins. Despite its resilience, the liver can become damaged over time if not properly cared for. Fortunately, maintaining a healthy liver isn’t difficult, and with a few lifestyle changes, you can ensure it […]

  • Posted on: May 8 2025
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the different types of diabetes

The Six Types of Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most dreaded diseases in the world and sadly, more and more people around the world, irrespective of age, gender, race, and nationality, are getting affected by it each day. It’s natural that now even people who don’t have it are curious to learn about the various types of diabetes. These […]


how to choose workers comp doctor

Choosing the Right Workers Comp Doctor

When you’re injured on the job, finding the right worker’s compensation doctor is crucial for your recovery and claim process. The doctor you choose will not only diagnose and treat your injury but also provide essential documentation for your worker’s compensation claim. Here’s a guide to help you choose the right doctor to ensure you […]


how to manage migraine headaches

How To Manage Frequent Migraines & Headaches

Prime Medical is a leading primary care medical clinic serving San Pedro and beyond.  As such we are often asked about health tips.  One of which is about how to manage frequent migraine headaches and tips to prevent them. Migraine headaches can interrupt your life, but there are a number of things you can do […]

  • Posted on: Feb 11 2025
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tips to avoid seasonal affective disorder

Shorter & Colder Days Can Trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Prime Medical is a leading primary care medical clinic serving San Pedro and beyond.  As such we are often asked about health tips.  One of which is about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and tips to prevent it.  The arrival of shorter days and colder temperatures can bring more than just a chill to many people. For […]

  • Posted on: Jan 13 2025
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tips healthy thanksgiving dinner

Tips For a Having a Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner

Prime Medical is a leading primary care medical clinic in San Pedro and beyond.  As such we are often asked about health tips and often about healthy eating.  One of which has come up is how to have a healthy Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and of course, food. While it’s […]

  • Posted on: Nov 20 2024
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the importance of echocardiograms

About the Importance of Echocardiograms

Echocardiogram uses ultrasound technology to create 2D and 3D images of the various components of the cardiovascular system so that physicians can monitor the condition of the heart, the cardiac tissues, and also assess the blood flow through the system. The importance of echocardiograms can be gauged from the fact that these images help determine […]


mushrooms and immunity

Mushrooms Are Savory Disease Fighters

    Did you know that mushrooms are a superfood with powerful disease-fighting properties? Salmon, flaxseed, nuts, avocado, whole grains, berries and vegetables are also superfoods and mainstays of a stroke-prevention diet. But mushrooms are unique in their ability to battle stroke from many directions. Inflammation, high cholesterol and hypertension are major contributors to stroke. These […]

  • Posted on: Sep 26 2024
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how to boost child immune system

How to Boost Your Child’s Immune System

Parents constantly wonder how they can help keep their children healthy. Are there ways to boost their immune system and to prevent illnesses? The answer is yes — but there are no magic wands or magic supplements. The best way to keep the immune system healthy is, basically, to take necessary steps to keep healthy. […]

  • Posted on: Sep 17 2024
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