Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
The Concept of Pacing in Headache Self-Management
A group of patients at a headache clinic in Canada were taught pacing principles by occupational therapists. These principles included learning to identify and prioritize responsibilities, as well as balancing activity and rest. The patients were also taught skills in...
The Trend of Working in Bed
"My wife had a nickname for me, 'Glowworm,' because my face was constantly illuminated by some sort of screen in bed," says Daniel Sieberg, a former technology journalist and author of "The Digital Diet," a 2011 book on how he curbed his own device addiction. For some...
This & That- For All Dog and Cat Lovers
Hi-from guest blogger Shari: Yesterday, 11-14, I received an email from my dog Buddy's vet, Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Rockford, IL. The topic was about chicken jerky made in China. I would like to share this information with you, in case, you at this time, do not...
Study Shows Meditation Can Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Findings published in Circulation suggest that practicing meditation can reduce the overall risk of heart attack and stroke. Participants in the study were randomly assigned to take part in either a health education class about diet and exercise, or to participate in...
Head Injury and Pesticides Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
A new study suggests that the combination of a past head injury and exposure to pesticides may be tied to an extra-high risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Previous studies have linked family history and environmental exposures, along with certain toxins and head...
Resveratrol: A Fountain of Youth?
A new NIH study recently explained how resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine works, and how this research may help to someday lay the foundation for resveratrol-based medications. The safety of resveratrol and the long-term effects in the doses used in...
This & That -Sharing Ideas from Magazines and Books
Hi from guest blogger Shari: "Prevention Magazine", December 2012 issue asked leading experts for their best "mood boosters", backed by current research. The article starts on page 100 and lists 14 "mini" stress solutions. I would like to share one with you. The tip...
The Worst Time To Be Hospitalized
"My experience with intern disasters is that they seldom occur in July (when medical interns start work). They tend to happen later, when interns shed their fear, become more confident, and tire of asking for help, not wanting to appear "weak" in the eyes of their...
Exercise and Life Expectancy Quantified
A new study from Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital, in collabortion with the National Cancer Institute has published results that have quantified how many life years are further gained by being physically active. Harvard Medical School Professor of...
Maintaining a Healthy Brain
Dr. Anne Fabiny, chief of geriatrics at Cambridge Health Alliance and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School was recently asked if there are certain kinds of "brain work" that are more effective than others. Her brain-health strategies include: *...