by Brooke Phenicie, NP-C | Mar 28, 2012 | Headache Drugs
3-D viewing can be an excellent way to enhance the movie experience. In addition to theatres screening 3-D movies, many new home systems are equipped with 3-D glasses to bring your viewing to a whole new level. Sounds great, unless you’re a migraine sufferer....
by Dr Robbins | Mar 28, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A recent study from Norway examined the health habits of junior high and high school students diagnosed with migraine and tension-type headache. Students who were overweight, smokers or exercised infrequently had a higher rate of headache. This study suggests a strong...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 27, 2012 | Headache Drugs
For years doctors have looked at Harry’s medical history in an effort to explain his intense headaches. In 2007 a group of specialists, led by the late Dr. Fred Sheftell of the New England Center for Headache in Stamford, Conn. diagnosed Harry with...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 26, 2012 | Headache Drugs
More than a half a million people die in the U.S. of heart-related causes each year. In fact, nothing kills more Americans than heart disease. While there has been increasing awareness of the crucial contributors to the disease, we haven’t done much better at...
by Brooke Phenicie, NP-C | Mar 26, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Before every appointment, we always check the patient’s blood pressure. Often we hear, “Are my numbers normal?” Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries. It’s recorded as two numbers, systolic-the pressure when the...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 25, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Everyone feels anxious or worried at times, especially around stressful events. Feeling very anxious or constantly worried without stress may be Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). With GAD, there is usually unrealistic worrying and anxiety. Symptoms include...
