by Dr Robbins | Jan 18, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A study recently published in the journal Biological Psychiatry found that stressful life events can lead to shrinkage of the brain due to reductions in gray matter in regions connected to physiological and emotional functions. The study used brain imaging on 103...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 18, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Dr. Sonia Lasaosa, MD, et al. studied the supposed link between the lack of a nocturnal decrease in blood pressure, which is seen in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea, and the occurrence of cluster headaches. For the study, 30 patients with episodic cluster...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 18, 2012 | Headache Drugs
The holidays are a time of celebrations and family gatherings. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, we often spread ourselves too thin-we get too little sleep, eat and drink too much, and have high expectations for ourselves. But once the holidays are over, it can...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 17, 2012 | Migraine, Sports Injury
A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that girls are more likely than boys to have headaches after suffering a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. Approximately 1.7 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury each year according to the U.S....
by Dr Robbins | Jan 15, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD affects many people during the winter months. Its especially prevalent in northern parts of the world from November through March where light levels are lower. Less sunlight can confuse our internal body clock…making us feel...
