Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Migraine Triggers Determined for Each Patient
Migraine is the third most common disorder in the world and ranks 6th among more than 300 diseases when it comes to the burden it represents. "Determining the factors that trigger migraine attacks is an important, albeit difficult, step in managing migraine," explains...
“Your Posture Matters”
Recently, I gave a workshop on posture, a topic I love. Most people have terrible posture today because most of them sit all day log in front of a computer, in their cars, or in front of the TV, or they spend most of the day looking down at their smartphones or...
“The Migraine Brain In Transition: Girls vs Boys”
The following abstract details a study comparing sex and developmental differences in pediatric migraineurs. The authors believe the clinical implications may increase treatment effectiveness... The prevalence of migraine has an exponential trajectory that is most...
Timing Medications to Circadian Rhythms
They say there's a time for everything - though you might not know it from looking at a pill-bottle label. Most say how many pills to take but not when to take them. That's a problem, "because symptoms and treatment efficacy vary by time of day," says University of...
“Laughter and Feeling Great”
There's nothing more infectious than laughter... Laughter boosts immunity, lowers stress, reduces pain, relaxes muscles, prevents heart disease, eases anxiety, improves mood, promotes resilience, and creates levity, joy and a more positive outlook.... Since you know...
Choosing Headache Medications
The following points are part of a framework Dr. Robbins is formulating to teach doctors how to choose headache medications for each person. Past medicines History of medication overuse Insomnia Weight Other associated medical: HTN, DM, immune system problems,...
“News From the World of Medicine”
Experts estimate that half of us will be nearsighted by 2050, thanks to a surge in the amount of time we spend indoors staring at phones and computers, says a new report in the journal Ophtalmology. Researchers recommend cutting back on screen time and getting outside...
Surprising Skin Cancer Threats
You start your day with OJ. Some sour news for citrus lovers. People who consumed citrus, like orange juice or a grapefruit, at least once a day had a 36% higher skin cancer risk compared with those who consumed citrus fewer than two times a week, according to a study...
Social Media and the Mind
Changing how you interact with social media may alleviate its negative effects. Spending a lot of time on Facebook is linked to diminished well-being, according to many studies. Yet questions linger about cause and effect - perhaps people who are already lonely simply...