Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Today, I Have a Headache
"Today I have a headache, not because I am a bad or evil person, not because I hate my family, nor because I am angry, not because I am a perfectionist, and not because I have screwed up. I have a headache because my body has this disorder." Wishing you a peaceful and...
High Stress Levels Increase Frequency of Headaches and…. Eating Habits and Your Mindset
New findings to be presented in April at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia link high stress levels to increased occurrence of headaches - a belief that has long been considered. The researchers, which included Dr. Sara H. Schramm...
Study Finds Too Much Sedentary Time is Linked to Disability after 60 – Regardless of Exercise
A new study from Northwestern University is the first to show sedentary behavior is its own risk factor for disability, separate from lack of modest physical activity. And, it found that sedentary behavior is almost as strong a risk factor for disability as lack of...
An Orange a Day…..
We all know the saying "an apple a day," but an orange a day can be equally as good for you! Oranges are low in calories, but full of nutrients. They can help lower our risk for many diseases, and they promote healthy skin. Orange trees are the most cultivated fruit...
Finding Redemption Through Hospice Care
Steve Carpentier, an inmate at the Maine State Prison stills sees the face in his dreams: a dying inmate at the hospice care unit at the prison crying out that he was drowning. "I just grabbed my arms around him and called him by his first name. I said, 'I gotcha. I'm...
“Women: 5 Ways to Protect Your Heart”
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. And for women, it's especially a concern, since symptoms can be different from those seen in men, according to the American Heart Association. The good news is that there are some simple steps you can do to...
Olympic Snowboarders Finding Concussions Are Not a Joke
Trevor Jacob, who is 20 years old says his memory is fuzzy as a result of having had at least 25 concussions. "I don't remember a whole lot," he says laughing, days before he makes his Olympic debut in the snowboard cross event. Head injuries are a hot topic in...
“Migraine Headache Surgery”
There has been a lot of interest recently in surgery for migraine headache. The following article written by Dr. Robbins offers his viewpoint on the subject. The article is in the February, 2014 issue of Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.... The excellent...
Can Shivering Be Considered a Form of Exercise?
It's possible that shivering in the winter cold may have one positive effect... It could be pepping up our metabolism! A new study, which was recently published in Cell Metabolism suggests that shivering in the cold wakes up a series of biochemical reactions deep...
“Caffeine Isn’t a Drug, It’s a Vitamin”
"My blood type is Diet Coke." "I'm a zombie without my morning coffee." Many of us may make a joke similar to these about needing a daily jolt of our chosen caffeinated beverage. However, recently a study has indicated that there are lots more people dependent on...