Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Migraine Linked with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Migraine has been associated with many health disorders, and recently researchers linked migraine to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition to which it had not been linked previously. Researchers believe these disorders may share systemic or neurological factors....
Study Finds Brain Regions Activated When Pain Intensity Doesn’t Match Expectation
Have you ever been told "This won't hurt a bit" before having a shot, only to find that it hurts a lot? Your expectations have been violated. A study at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center identified through imaging the part of the brain that is activated when a person...
The Peanut – a Super Food
When researchers at Vanderbilt University tracked the diets of more than 70,000 Americans for five and a half years, they found that those who ate the most peanuts had a 21% lower risk of death in that time frame than those who ate the least. Study author Xiao-Ou Shu...
“Triple Therapy”
Alexander Mauskop, a neurologist and acupuncturist who has been treating and studying headaches for 25 years, is the director of the New York Headaches Center in New York City. In his book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Migraines" he presents the following...
Is Some Stress Good?
Researchers have long known that some stress can actually be good for you. In a new book called "The Upside of Stress," Kelly McGonigal, a California psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University believes there is one key difference between helpful and harmful...
“Long-Term Depression May Boost Stroke Risk Long After Mood Improves”
Scientists are finding that even after depression eases, the risk of stroke can remain high. "We thought that once people's depressive symptoms got better their stroke risk would go back down to the same as somebody who'd never been depressed," says epidemiologist...
“Seasons May tweak Genes That Trigger Some Chronic Diseases”
Happy that spring is finally here? Seasonal shifts may affect more than your mood.... The seasons appear to influence when certain genes are active, with those associated with inflammation being more active in the winter, according to new research released Tuesday. A...
“Texting Reduces Need for Pain Medication During Surgery”
Can using our cellphones really alleviate pain? It seems that text messaging may significantly reduce a patient's pain and anxiety while undergoing surgery. In a new study in the journal Pain Medicine, individuals who texted a friend or stranger during a minor...
A Lifestyle Adjustment Worked for One Migraineur
From nprhealth.com..... People who go to the doctor for headaches are increasingly likely to be sent for advanced testing and treatment, a study finds. That testing is expensive, it may not be necessary and it could even be harmful, says lead researcher Dr. John Mafi,...
Yoga Rooms Offer Peaceful Break in Airports
New York Times writer Martha C. White writes about the peaceful surroundings a yoga room can provide to stressed out travelers.... Sallie Jo Cunningham wasn't expecting a good night's sleep. Waiting for her 12:30 a.m. flight out of San Francisco International Airport...