Why Chronic Pain Is Driven by the Brain

Why Chronic Pain Is Driven by the Brain

The brain’s decision to self-protect creates the perception of pain, said 20-year pain medicine specialist Dr. Deepak Ravindran.
Parkinson’s Disease: 2nd Most Common Neurodegenerative Disorder and Its Early Signs

Parkinson’s Disease: 2nd Most Common Neurodegenerative Disorder and Its Early Signs

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease and is characterized by changes in movement and emotion.
Lupus: An Unpredictable Disease That Can Affect Any Part of the Body—Here Are the Signs

Lupus: An Unpredictable Disease That Can Affect Any Part of the Body—Here Are the Signs

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting over 1 million people in the United States, most of them women.
Avocados Protect the Heart, Brain, and Eyes—Here’s How to Maximize Their Benefits

Avocados Protect the Heart, Brain, and Eyes—Here’s How to Maximize Their Benefits

Recent research has significantly expanded our understanding of the health benefits of avocados.