Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
The Impact of Family on Migraine
Howard Jacobs, MD, Pediatrician, University of Maryland, Baltimore, shares his views on helping improve the life of the migraineur, as well as the family.... Most migraine sufferers will tell you that their migraines are worsened by stress. Stress can come from a...
Weather Patterns and Migraine
Every person with migraine likely has a unique set of triggers which may include stress, certain foods, alcohol, and other factors. In the same way, some people with migraine are likely sensitive to one weather factor, and others are sensitive to other factors. An...
Acetaminophen ‘an ineffective treatment for osteoarthritis’
A large-scale meta-analysis recently published in The Lancet concludes that taken alone, acetaminophen is "not effective at any dose" for relieving pain or improving physical function for patients with osteoarthritis. Dr. Sven Trelle, of the University of Bern in...
Migraine Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A preliminary study suggests that migraine and tension-type headache may share links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). "Our results suggest a high possibility of phenotypic and genotypic associations between IBS and primary headache disorders (particularly...
Study Finds Some Doctors Don’t Take Mental Health As Seriously As Physical Health
Negative stereotypes, and the stigma attached to mental illness is still alive and well. Negative stereotypes deeply affect those with mental health conditions and may even discourage them from getting proper medical treatment. And now research suggests this stigma...
Doctors And Patient Happiness
Dr. Danielle Ofri likens working in a general medical practice to sometimes feeling like being at the greeting station of a ferris wheel: every few minutes another person gets off and brings a new set of medical issues into your office.... My first patient on a recent...
Want To Improve Your Balance? Consider These Exercises!
Gretchen Reynolds at TheNewYorkTimes.com says we have many options.... Tai chi, for instance, with its flowing movements and poses, rapidly builds balance. A study published last year found that older people who completed several weeks of tai chi classes performed...
A Cure For Junk Food Cravings? Sleep
If you crave chocolate or Cheetos after a hectic day, it may be because you're sleep deprived, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that lack of sleep may lead to increased appetite and affinity for unhealthy foods. According to the Centers for Disease...
Are Pomegranates Good For You?
Pomegranates are rich in micronutrients with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and are often compared favorably with red wine and green tea in terms of health benefits. But there's little good evidence that the level of nutrients found in the fruit...
Pharmacists And The Community’s Health
John Whyte, M.D., former Chief Medical Expert, Health and Medical Education at Discovery Channel shares his thoughts on why pharmacists play a valuable role in the health of the community.... I'm going to be honest - physicians don't think often about the role of...