Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
History Of Sexual Abuse And Migraine
A history of childhood sexual abuse is nearly fourfold more common among patients with chronic migraine than in those with episodic migraine, according to research presented at the International Headache Congress. This association raises the possibility that prior...
Less Sugar Improves Children’s Health
A rigorous new study has found that obese children who cut back on their sugar intake see improvements in their blood pressure, cholesterol readings and other markers of health after just 10 days. The new research may help shed light on a question scientists have long...
International Concussion Conference
Medical experts and NFL officials are gathering this Saturday in London to address the diagnosis and treatment of player concussions. Concussions and head trauma suffered by athletes remain a controversial topic, prompting many contact sports to change rules and adopt...
Cucumbers: Amazing Health Benefits
Anne Ricci, founder of AnnesHealthyKitchen.com and blogger at Huffposthealth.com says cucumbers a great way to make your diet healthier. Here are some of her reasons.... Help you stay hydrated. Cucumbers are 95.2 % water, which means that a 5-ounce serving contains...
“Intentional Computing”
Alex Soojung-Kim, a business consultant, former Microsoft Research fellow, and author of The Distraction Addiction says we don't need to book a digital-detox retreat or consider off-grid living to cultivate a more balanced relationship with communication technology....
Kid’s Art And Headache
Accurate diagnosis is key to headache treatment, but arriving at the correct diagnosis can often be challenging for health care professionals who work with young patients. At Johns Hopkins Children's Center, pediatric neurologist Carl Stafstrom, MD, has turned to art...
Online Program For Chronic Pain
Washington State University researchers have found that people can manage chronic pain and reduce their reliance on opioids through an Internet-based program that teaches non-medical alternatives like increased physical activity, thinking more positively and dealing...
Medical Communication and Migraine
Quality communication is critical between patients and health care professionals, but a new study has found that it often falls short between patients with chronic migraine and their physicians. This situation leads to suboptimal treatment, according to a new study...
Treat Yourself With More Kindness
Do you replay your mistakes in your head over and over again? If so, you're not alone. Harsh self-criticism is pretty common. But beating yourself up for your mistakes and punishing yourself for your failures could backfire. Being too tough on yourself may actually...
Pain is a Message
Howard Schubiner, MD, Clinical Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine has a blog that appears in Psychology Today. He states that his medical practice consists entirely of people who are suffering from conditions, including headaches, neck and back...