Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic degenerative disease of the Central Nervous System that impairs primarily the motor skills and speech of the individual who is affected by.  It belongs to a group of medical conditions generally called "movement disorders".  From a clinical point of view, it is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor at rest, a slowing of physical movement, and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. Symptoms of PD have been known since ancient times. But only in...

High protein diets are becoming among the most popular particularly among young-adult people. While some dietary plans promote the daily use of a supplement (like protein shakes for body builders or gym goers), others suggest simply a larger than usual portion of a protein-rich diet to be consumed regularly. The question is: is this good for our health?

There is no doubt that today most of us the moment we have a question or a concern about our own health, or the health of a loved one, promptly look up at the internet to find more about it, or as we often say, “we google about it” (if chrome is the search engine of choice).  For instance, if memory problems or possible Alzheimer’s disease/dementia is our concern, there are a host of websites from government agencies, hospitals, health centers, research centers, and commercial entities where...