Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Seasonal Allergies and Headache
The association between seasonal allergies and headaches has been well documented in several studies. A recent study found that headaches are 1.5 times more common in those with atopic conditions (asthma, seasonal allergic rhino sinusitis, chronic bronchitis) than...
Snacks for Stress Eaters
Crave sweets under pressure? There's a reason: Sugar suppresses the stress hormone cortisol. But, it leaves you hungrier! Stop the cycle with snacks high in fiber, fat, protein, and other soothing benefits. Peanut butter and banana. Childhood foods - like...
Cluster Headaches
One of the best patient organizations, Clusterbusters, held their annual meeting for the past 4 days in Chicago. There were lots of talks by headache doctors and others, and cutting edge displays... there are two new studies starting, one on the ATI SPG implant...
Breast Cancer and Olive Oil
Breast cancer is the leading cancer for women worldwide, and its incidence has increased by more than 20% worldwide since 2008. It has been suggested that the Mediterranean diet, rich in plant foods, fish and olive oil, may reduce the risk of breast cancer. A study...
A New Migraine Marker?
According to a study published in the September 9, 2015, online issue of Neurology, researchers may have discovered a new marker found in the blood for episodic migraine. Episodic migraine is defined as having less than 15 headaches per month. "While more research is...
Start Walking!
The U.S. surgeon general prescribed a single activity to the nation on Wednesday, pointing to its ability to reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It's walking. Doctors and health experts agree that walking is safe enough for just about...
Americans and Type 2 Diabetes
Close to half of all American adults have type 2 diabetes or pre- diabetes, a new study finds. Up to 14% of adults had diagnosed or undiagnosed type 2 diabetes in 2011-2012, and about 38% had diagnosed or undiagnosed pre diabetes, the researchers reported. Prediabetes...
Brain Damage and Addiction
New research has found that smokers who had a stroke in a brain region called the insular cortex were more likely to quit smoking than those who had strokes in other regions of the brain. The research has led scientists to conclude this region could be crucial in...
Yoga Helps Reverse Effects of Pain on the Brain
Pain causes lots of changes in the brain. However, there may be noninvasive ways to help stall or reverse some of the damage. According to M. Catherine Bushnell, PhD, scientific director, Division of Intramural Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), yoga can...
Unhealthy Office Habits
It turns out your work life could be introducing lots of habits that can take a toll on your health. And, you may not even realize you're doing them in the first place. There's good news though.... it's never too late to change course. The following are some mindless...