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Peter Abaci, M.D., chronic pain specialist, author and radio host points out that it's commonplace to see people in gathering places like coffee shops looking down at their digital devices, tapping away. He likens that to what he sees in medical offices across the...
New Research on Migraine Triggers
Many things can set off a migraine: loud noises, lack of sleep, stress, even eating a hotdog. The long list of possible triggers has made it difficult for doctors and researchers to figure out how and why migraines occur in the brain. Now, a systematic review of...
Some Yoga Moves May Impact Eye Pressure in Glaucoma
Researchers at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai have published a study that suggests glaucoma patients may experience increased eye pressure as the result of performing several different head-down positions while practicing yoga. "While we encourage our...
“Thriving in the Workplace”
"Thriving in the Workplace" is part of a month-long "Work Well" initiative series from Huffpost staffers, designed to help improve health and decrease stress on the job. Blog editor, Alyssa Spatola kept a one week diary of taking a lunch break away from her desk. She...
Put the Cellphone Away!
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have a message for moms... put your cellphones away! They have found that fragmented and chaotic maternal care can disrupt proper brain development, which can lead to emotional disorders later in life. While the...
“Writing to Heal”
Keeping a pain journal can help track increased pain and reduce stress for many migraineurs. Pain Pathways magazine provides some essential tips for jotting down personal information on a regular basis. Putting pen to paper doesn't seem like magic. In fact, for many...
Bipolar Disorder and Sleep Patterns
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds links betweens sleeping patterns, circadian rhythms and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, previously referred to as manic depression, is characterized by periods of hyperactivity...
“I Had Alice in Wonderland Syndrome”
Helene Stapinski describes a time when her daughter had a headache, and she realized she had experienced the same condition when she was a young girl. Here is a part of her story.... A few months ago, my 10-year old daughter, Paulina was suffering from a bad headache...
Quitting Soda Pop For Good!
We've all heard the news about how soda is harming our bodies. (Latest evidence against diet soda: it adds significantly to belly fat, weakens bones, and leads to metabolic syndrome, the cluster of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol that can...
The Best Sleep Position For Your Brain?
When you finally get to hit the sheets at the end of a long day, the position you doze off in is probably the last thing you're thinking about. However, there's actually a major plus to falling asleep on your side. New research published in The Journal of...