Can Meditation Lower Your Blood Pressure? What Science Says
High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—is a silent threat. It creeps in with no obvious symptoms and slowly damages your heart, brain, and kidneys. According...
How Alcohol Affects the Liver in Older Adults (Even in Small Amounts)
A little drink now and then might feel harmless. A glass of wine at dinner. A small peg with friends. Something to relax the nerves...
Liver Health and Women After Menopause
As women cross menopause, their bodies go through many changes. Some are easy to notice—like hot flashes or mood shifts. But others happen quietly inside...
Fatty Liver in Older Adults: What It Is and How to Manage It
As we age, our health can change in many ways. One of the conditions that is becoming more common in older adults is fatty liver...
The Liver and Diabetes: Why the Link Is Stronger in Seniors
As we age, our body changes in many ways—and so do the organs that keep us going. Among these, the liver plays a quiet but...
Your Medication and the Liver
Many older adults take medicines every day. Some are for blood pressure. Others help control diabetes, joint pain, or sleep. But not many people know...
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...