Category Archives: Womens Health

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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tips for a healthy liver

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 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 […]


is coffee bad for you

Is Coffee Good or Bad For You?

Whether it’s that hot delicious cup of goodness to start your morning or the cold caffeinated energy boost to get you through the day, coffee is a universally loved beverage. In 2024, it was reported that 73% of Americans drink coffee every day. That means millions of Americans are drinking the beloved brew, but many […]

  • Posted on: Aug 29 2024
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precautions before hiking

Seven Precautions Before Going On a Hike

There are plenty of hiking trails throughout San Pedro. From easy loops along the ocean to steep climbs up mountains, Los Angeles offers some of the best outdoor treks in the country. However, hiking can be dangerous, even deadly, especially during heat waves.  If safety measures aren’t taken. With possibilities such as dehydration, a twisted […]

  • Posted on: Jul 18 2024
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how protect skin from sun damage

How To Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

Unlock the Secrets to Ageless Skin: Your Sun Protection Guide It’s a perfect day at Cabrillo Beach, the sun feels amazing on your face with the gentle sound of waves. Sounds idyllic, right? But wait, there’s a hidden enemy lurking – the sun’s UV rays, ready to wage war on your unsuspecting skin. Now, before […]

  • Posted on: Jun 16 2024
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