Migraines Not Associated With Cognitive Decline

New research conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital concludes that migraines are not associated with cognitive decline. Researchers studied data from 6,349 women who supplied migraine history at the start of the study as well as follow-up data years later....

The Concept of “Slow Parenting”

In a world of piano lessons, play dates, soccer practice and homework, many parents feel anxious when the school bell rings in September. Living with migraines can add extra angst for parents wanting to keep up with their children’s busy schedules. Susan Sachs...

The “Nocebo” Effect

A placebo is typically a fake medication used as a control in a medical trial. It can have favorable effects on the individual, sometimes alleviating pain, bloating, or a depressed mood. A nocebo effect can produce the opposite result.  If a patient anticipates...

Exercise is Key to Brain Health

New studies presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease in Paris maintain the belief that regular physical exercise – even walking is a key to staying mentally sharp as we get older. These studies fill in some previous gaps in the...

Skip a Meal, Gain Weight?

Cornell researchers invited 128 participants to a buffet lunch. They asked half of them not to eat breakfast that morning. During the buffet lunch the participants ate the same amount of food… though the nonfasters went for the salad, whereas the fasters dove...

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