Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
New Study Suggests the Widowed Do Better With Chronic Pain
Francine Russo, a journalist for Time Magazine recently reported on a study in the journal Pain Research and Treatment, titled "The Relationship Between Marital Status and Psychological Resilience in Chronic Pain." For Russo, the study aroused her curiosity as she was...
One Migraineur Talks About Outsmarting Diabetes
Debra Jaliman, a dermatologist practicing in New York City was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year. While she had a history of diabetes on both sides of her family, she had always squeaked by with blood sugar in the normal range by maintaining her weight, and...
Migraine and “The Hunger Games”
Ellen Schankenberg, a health activist, chronic migraineur and blogger on a site called "Migraine Interrupted" has found a way to interpret the catch-phrase "May the odds be ever in your favor" from the book and movie, "The Hunger Games" into an affirmation for coping...
“Sweat Your Way to a Healthier Brain”
Crossword puzzles and brain-training games may help to slow age-related memory loss, but new findings suggest moving your body may be the best way to protect your brain. "We definitely have more evidence for exercise," said Teresa Liu-Ambrose of the University of...
Generic Version of Aciphex(R) Tablets Has Launched
Mylan Inc. has announced that its U.S. based subsidiary, Mylan Pharmaceuticals has launched a generic version of Eisai Corporation's Aciphex(R) Tablets. The generic's name is Rabeprazole Sodium-release Tablets. The tablets are indicated for short-term treatment in the...
Can We Become More Adept At Taking Care of Our Own Minds?
As humans, don't we all want less stress, and more enjoyment in life, not to mention migraine free days, and overall health? According to Buddhist scripture, "Our life is the creation of our mind," and it's philosophy established a way of training the mind to attain...
Norwegian Study Offers New Hope to Cluster Headache Patients
Hilde Vollan, a PhD candidate in bioinformatics at the University of Oslo found her life turned upside down 4 years ago when she began having cluster headaches. "For years, I have tried to hide when the pain takes over, because people are scared and shocked to see me...
“I Shut the Door For Five Minutes to Find a Little Serenity”
Harlow Robinson, was referred to a "stress management" physician to help him handle the demands of chairing the history department at Northeastern University in Boston. The breathing exercises he has since learned allow him to take a few minutes during the day to...
Overusing Analgesics May Prolong Headache After Concussion
Researchers from Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio recently reported findings at the Child Neurology Society 2013 Annual Meeting that overuse of analgesics after concussion may fuel headache. Geoffrey L. Heyer, MD, from Nationwide Children's Hospital...
Medical Marijuana’s Potential
Marijuana has been used medically, recreationally, and spiritually for some 5,000 years. It's botanic name is cannabis, and it contains more than 400 chemicals from 18 chemical families. When it is smoked more than 2,000 compounds are released, and like tobacco, there...