Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Helicopter Parents: Hovering Effect as Kids Transition to Adulthood
As thousands of young adults prepare to leave the nest and attend college for the first time, parents may want to examine whether they are kind and supportive or hovering into helicopter parent territory. Parental involvement is crucial to a child's development into...
“What’s Really Causing That Red Wine Headache”
Setting aside those who suffer routinely from migraines or someone who tied one too many on the night before, even people not normally prone to headaches can sometimes feel the effect after a simple glass or two of red wine. Sulfites often get the blame for causing...
Migraines and Estrogen Fluctuations
Migraines are much more prevalent in women than men. Although the reasons for this gender difference are not fully understood, some researchers believe that a female hormone - estrogen - might play a role. New research examines this potential relationship further....
“How Many Calories We Burn When We Sit, Stand or Walk”
There are many compelling reasons to get up out of your desk chair and stand more at work. But weight control is probably not one of them, according to a new study that precisely measured how many calories people burn during everyday office activities. The new study's...
Migraine Researchers Make Critical DNA Link Discovery
Migraine sufferers are a step closer to getting better treatment after scientists linked genes to the onset of the medical condition. A research team, jointly led by a Queensland, Australia researcher, identified 44 independent DNA variants strongly associated with...
Keeping the Doctor-Patient Relationship Paramount
Perhaps, as never before, the medical establishment is transforming, facing both challenges and benefits. Case in point: electronic medical records. These hold the promise of being able to track health conditions more effectively, but at what cost to the...
Lifestyle Habits Linked to Pain Conditions Already in Childhood
Poor physical fitness and sedentary behavior are linked to increased pain conditions in children as young as 6-8 years old, according to the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study ongoing at the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in...
A New Heart Smart Oil
Sure, olive oil is great, but it's time to show another lipid some love. A new study finds that people with higher blood levels of linoleic acid - a fat found in grape seed, but not olive oil - have less body fat around their organs, less inflammation, and more lean...
FDA Investigates Skin Reactions With Zecuity Sumatriptan Patch
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into the risk for serious burns and potential permanent scarring with the use of the sumatriptan transdermal patch Zecuity. A single-use, battery-powered patch, Zecuity offers relief of migraine headache pain as...
Staying Fit in Midlife Lowers Risk of Stroke
A new study offers further evidence for the health benefits of exercise, after finding that adults who are physically fit in midlife are significantly less likely to have a stroke in later life. Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the U.S....