Art, Advocacy, and Action: Dr. Shanthipriya Siva’s Journey
Shrilaxmi: Can you tell us a little bit about your background in medicine?Dr. Shanthipriya: Yes, I’m an ophthalmologist. I completed my undergraduate studies at Madras...
Liver Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
The liver is a quiet organ. It works behind the scenes, helping with digestion, filtering toxins, and storing energy. But when something goes wrong, it...
Caring for the Liver Through Food: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Why Food Matters for Liver Health The liver is a silent worker. It filters toxins, helps digest food, and stores important nutrients. But it needs...
Liver Health After 60: What Older Adults and Caregivers Should Know
Why the Liver Matters More with Age The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It filters blood. It removes harmful...
How to Talk to Your Parents About Financial Safety
Talking to your parents about money can feel awkward. But as they grow older, it becomes more important. Many elderly people are at risk of...
The Gut-Brain Axis: Can the Microbiome Influence Parkinson’s Disease?
For a long time, Parkinson’s disease was thought to be a purely neurological disorder with roots exclusively in the brain. But in recent years, new...
Biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease: Current Research and Potential Tests
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance issues, Parkinson’s...
Volunteering and Giving Back: Finding Purpose and Joy Through Helping Others
In a fast-paced world filled with deadlines, distractions, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel disconnected — from ourselves, from others, and from the...
Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors for Parkinson’s Understanding What Puts You at Risk
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement and often includes tremors, stiffness, and balance problems. But what causes Parkinson’s? While we...
Overcoming Freezing Episodes with Targeted Exercises in Parkinson’s
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, freezing episodes can be one of the most frustrating and disabling symptoms. These brief, involuntary pauses in movement —...