by Dr Robbins | Jan 16, 2013 | Headache Drugs
A large study collected data on nearly 28,000 women – of those, more than 1,400 suffered from migraines with aura. Following high blood pressure, migraine with aura was the strongest predictor for having a heart attack or stroke among the women. Other risks...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 15, 2013 | Headache Drugs
While the concept of snacking may get a bad rap, if it’s done well, it can enhance your wellbeing by adding beneficial nutrients to your day. According to Virginia Turner, registered dietician, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, having...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 14, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Hi from guest blogger Shari: On my late December check-up, Dr. Robbins asked me to share how having a dog has enhanced my health, especially my current dog, Buddy, a Belgian Sheepdog/Collie mix. I would like to start this “Inspiration for a Monday”, with a...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 14, 2013 | Headache Drugs
We know weather changes can trigger a migraine – but can the season make a difference as well? A study presented at the 54th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Headache Society in Los Angeles last year suggests that the frosty days of winter may not be...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 13, 2013 | Headache Drugs
We post this phrase on the blog every so often – hopefully a mental note for everyone that headaches are not your fault. Today I have a headache, not because I am a bad or evil person, not because I hate my family, nor because I am angry, not because I am a...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 11, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Sue Robbins has coordinated our blog for a long time, finding topics and blogging about them. She puts alot of time into finding appropriate materials to post, and then summarizing them. We get many compliments on the blog, and 90% of the work is done by Sue. Sue is...