--- title: "Pravan Clinic Blog: Your Guide to Better Health and Wellness | prevention" description: prevention | Discover the latest in health and wellness trends and advice from the experts at Pravan Health. Stay informed and improve your overall well-being with our informative blog. --- - [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pravanhealth) - [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pravanhealth) - [LI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pravanhealth/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org/) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com/) [HELLO!](https://www.hubspot.com/) [![pravan-logo-1](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pravan-logo-1.png?width=198&height=57&name=pravan-logo-1.png)](https://pravanhealth.com/) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) [![pravan-logo-1](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pravan-logo-1.png?width=198&height=57&name=pravan-logo-1.png)](https://pravanhealth.com/) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) Pravan Clinic Blog ## [Moving Beyond "Normal": The Future Of Cardiovascular Prevention And Longevity](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/moving-beyond-normal-the-future-of-cardiovascular-prevention-and-longevity) 3 minute read | Posted by [Dr. Tania Rivera](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/dr-tania-rivera) on Jun 24, 2026, 10:59:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%2029%2c%202026%20at%2005_11_25%20PM.png)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/moving-beyond-normal-the-future-of-cardiovascular-prevention-and-longevity) Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many people who eventually develop heart disease are told for years that their labs are “normal.” The reality is that cardiovascular risk begins developing decades before a heart attack or stroke occurs. By the time traditional markers become significantly abnormal, underlying inflammation, insulin resistance, vascular dysfunction, and metabolic imbalance may already have been present for years. This is why modern preventive and longevity medicine is moving beyond standard cholesterol panels alone. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/moving-beyond-normal-the-future-of-cardiovascular-prevention-and-longevity) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/moving-beyond-normal-the-future-of-cardiovascular-prevention-and-longevity#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention) ## [Try EMSELLA at Pravan Clinic](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/try-emsella-at-pravan-clinic) 3 minute read | Posted by [Pravan Clinic](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/pravan-clinic) on Jun 1, 2023, 2:56:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_263386635_500x334.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/try-emsella-at-pravan-clinic) ## A multipurpose treatment At Pravan, we’re focused on bringing constant innovation to our patients. And that's why we brought EMSELLA, an innovative machine that provides non-invasive electromagnetic stimulation of pelvic floor musculature using High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) to rehabilitate weak pelvic muscles and restore neuromuscular control for treating females’ and males’ urinary incontinence. The device allows you to perform over 11,000 supramaximal contractions in 28-minute sessions. ## What is the pelvic floor, and what's its function? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus or prostate, and rectum. Not that surprisingly, these muscles play a crucial role in sexual health as they contribute to sexual arousal, support sexual function, and provide pleasure during sexual activity. So when these muscles are not strong, your sexual health can be impacted negatively. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/try-emsella-at-pravan-clinic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/try-emsella-at-pravan-clinic#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention), [wellness](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/wellness), [health](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/health), [emsella](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/emsella) ## [The Surge of Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/the-surge-of-direct-primary-care-and-concierge-medicine) 2 minute read | Posted by [Fiarah J. Carrau](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/fiarah-j-carrau) on Sep 9, 2022, 12:23:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/_V4Y3030-small.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/the-surge-of-direct-primary-care-and-concierge-medicine)   There are over 10,000 clinics in the US today operating under a new model called DIRECT PRIMARY CARE (DPC). It's called DIRECT because patients usually pay a monthly or yearly fee for better service and easy access to Primary Care Physicians (PCP). DPC aims to cut the red tape health insurance imposes on the industry. The model is gaining traction, making DPC more popular because of its quid-pro-quo idea of providing efficient solutions for physicians and patients.   Personalized care Doctors operating with this model care for a fraction of the patients a regular PCP manages through the health insurance model, allowing them more time to invest in the quality of care and service experience. Meanwhile, patients get faster access to medical services, more time with their physicians, and personalized care.   [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/the-surge-of-direct-primary-care-and-concierge-medicine) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/the-surge-of-direct-primary-care-and-concierge-medicine#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention), [wellness](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/wellness), [concierge medicine](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/concierge-medicine), [health](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/health), [primary care](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/primary-care) ## [The Importance of Early Detection](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/the-importance-of-early-detection) 3 minute read | Posted by [David Melchor](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/david-melchor) on Jun 6, 2022, 10:46:32 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/preventive-healthcare.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/the-importance-of-early-detection) One of the things that makes me feel proud and grateful about Pravan is the number of people we have helped through our preventative primary care approach. When we founded Pravan, we wanted it to focus on prevention since most physicians and clinics practice reactive medicine nowadays. By reactive, I mean that people only go to the doctor when they feel something is wrong, and unfortunately, it could be too late. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/the-importance-of-early-detection) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/the-importance-of-early-detection#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention), [care coordination](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/care-coordination), [concierge](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/concierge), [quality time](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/quality-time), [early detection](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/early-detection) ## [First Concierge Medical Clinic in Puerto Rico](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/first-concierge-medicine-0) 4 minute read | Posted by [David Melchor](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/david-melchor) on Mar 15, 2022, 12:16:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/Pravan%20Clinic%20Reception%20Area.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/first-concierge-medicine-0) It’s 11pm and you’re losing sleep over what-ifs. You feel fine, but there is that one thing that runs in your family. Or maybe you don’t feel fine. Was it the sushi? Or that bug that took down half the office last week? You start feeling worse and the thought of going to an ER crosses your mind. What should I do? If I go to the hospital, it is going to be a nightmare with several hours of waiting time.  That doesn't sound like a pleasant experience...  [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/first-concierge-medicine-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/first-concierge-medicine-0#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention), [diagnosis](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/diagnosis), [care coordination](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/care-coordination), [concierge](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/concierge), [quality time](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/quality-time) ## [Concierge Medicine may be the answer for Act 60 residents in Puerto Rico.](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/concierge-medicine-for-act60-residents-) 1 minute read | Posted by [David Melchor](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/david-melchor) on Mar 15, 2022, 12:08:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/Pravan%20Clinic%20Reception%20Area.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/concierge-medicine-for-act60-residents-) Over the last few years we have seen a growing trend of people moving to Puerto Rico from the mainland looking for warmer weather and lower taxes. A few years ago the Puerto Rico government implemented several tax incentive decrees collectively known as [Act 60](http://puertoricotaxincentives.com/act-22-individual-investors-act/), to incentive investors, business leaders and successful entrepreneurs to move to the island with their families and generate economic activity. After being in effect for a few years, there are thousands of individuals who are now Puerto Rico residents benefiting from the tax decrees. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/concierge-medicine-for-act60-residents-) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/concierge-medicine-for-act60-residents-#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention), [care coordination](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/care-coordination), [concierge](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/concierge), [quality time](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/quality-time), [act60](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/act60) ## [Concierge Doctors for Act 60 Residents in Puerto Rico](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/concierge-medical-care-for-act60-residents-in-puerto-rico-) 1 minute read | Posted by [David Melchor](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/david-melchor) on Mar 15, 2022, 11:59:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/0R3A8004-small2.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/concierge-medical-care-for-act60-residents-in-puerto-rico-) It’s no secret that there’s been an influx of people moving to Puerto Rico from the mainland looking for warmer weather and lower taxes. The Puerto Rican government’s implementation of several tax decrees collectively known as Act 60, to incentivize investors, business leaders and successful entrepreneurs to move to the island with their families and generate economic activity, has had a very real impact on our island. With so many people moving here - and with the healthcare system becoming a major concern, there’s been a growing demand for certain needs to be met. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/concierge-medical-care-for-act60-residents-in-puerto-rico-) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/concierge-medical-care-for-act60-residents-in-puerto-rico-#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention), [care coordination](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/care-coordination), [concierge](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/concierge), [quality time](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/quality-time), [act60](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/act60) ## [A healthier you!](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/a-healthier-you) 4 minute read | Posted by [Elizabeth Sands, MS, CNS](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/elizabeth-sands-ms-cns) on Jan 22, 2021, 6:12:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/healthy01.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/a-healthier-you) With January behind us and the rest of 2021 ahead of us, we want to remind you that it’s never too late to set an intention to better your health and wellbeing. Over the past year we’ve seen just what a difference a preventative approach to healthcare can make, and our hope is that if there’s a single takeaway from 2020 it’s that there’s no time like the present to prioritize your health. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/a-healthier-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/a-healthier-you#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention), [wellness](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/wellness), [health](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/health), [new year](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/new-year) ## [‘Tis the Season to Stay Safe](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tis-the-season-to-stay-safe) 4 minute read | Posted by [Elizabeth Sands, MS, CNS](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/elizabeth-sands-ms-cns) on Nov 20, 2020, 5:44:04 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/holiday-safety-01.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tis-the-season-to-stay-safe) As the holidays approach and infection rates of COVID-19 are on the rise, we want to share some information to help you celebrate as safely as possible. The CDC shows that more than 11 million people in the U.S. have now been infected, with more than 1 million infections occurring in just one week in mid-November. This really concerns us, and our priority is keeping you and your family healthy. We hope that you’ll consider the risks when thinking about how you’ll spend time with friends and family during the holiday, as even a small gathering can carry some big risks. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tis-the-season-to-stay-safe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tis-the-season-to-stay-safe#comments-listing) Topics: [prevention](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prevention), [wellness](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/wellness), [health](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/health), [covid-19](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [primary care](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/primary-care) ## [Platelet Rich Plasma: What It Is and When to Use It](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-what-it-is-and-when-to-use-it) 3 minute read | Posted by [Miguel Agrait, MD](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/miguel-agrait-md) on Aug 14, 2020, 9:43:43 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/prp01.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-what-it-is-and-when-to-use-it) **Platelet rich plasma (PRP)** is a highly concentrated collection of plasma obtained from a patient’s own blood. A sample of blood is taken from the patient, then via centrifuge, concentrated down to a collection of platelets, proteins, enzymes, and growth factors that are key in the body’s own regenerative process. This distilled collection can then be injected into an area of injury in order to accelerate healing. It has been used extensively in the world of professional sports, but is also used around the world for patients and athletes of all skill levels. 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