Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Not Enough Sleep?
Tossing and turning, or going to bed too late can make us feel drained the next day. Many migraineurs know lack of sleep is a trigger for a headache. Here are some tips for putting some pep in your step, even if you didn't sleep well last night..... Let the sunlight...
Physical Activity Exercises the Brain
The muscles in the body respond to exercise by making new mitochondria, the very small structures inside cells that provide the body with energy. Wondering if brain cells could do the same thing, J.Mark Davis, a physiologist at the University of South Carolina and his...
Adolescent Headache and Depression
An article in The Journal of Head and Face Pain reported a study looking at parent-adolescent conflict, family functioning, and adolescent autonomy as predictors for depression in teens with headache. While depression and decreased activity levels are common in...
Can Looking Through Rose-Colored Glasses Offer Migraine Relief?
For some people whose migraines are triggered by certain visual patterns, precision-tinted glasses seem to help. According to Jie Huang, associate professor of radiology at Michigan State University, people who have migraine, accompanied by "aura" such as flashes of...
The Prevalence of Triggers In Children and Adolescents
The department of pediatrics at a hospital in France recently published results from a study of children and adolescents looking at the prevalence, and type of migraine triggers. In 100% of the patients studied, at least one migraine trigger was reported by the...
Trigger Reducing Strategies At Home
The March, 2012 issue of Health Magazine has some good tips for alleviating migraine triggers that may be lurking in your home. By controlling such factors as lighting and smells, you may be able to cut down on the number of headaches you get. Air fresheners, and...
Bread May Be Highest Source of Sodium In U.S. Diets
Bread and rolls, followed by cold cuts and cured meats reportedly contribute to more daily sodium intake than any other food category in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While pizza, poultry, soups, sandwiches, cheese, pasta...
Its Never Too Late For Yoga
Close to 11,000,000 Americans enjoy the health and well-being benefits of yoga. Rather than a trend, yoga has become an important facet of life for many people. A recent article written by a Chicago yoga instructor who teaches a class for seniors said she has heard...
Adolescent Girls Report More Headaches Than Boys
A recent study published in the Journal of Headache and Pain reported that adolescent girls consistently had more headaches than boys. In particular, girls experienced more moderate and severe intensity headaches. The study, which sampled students in grades 6-9, and...
Headache and Cell Phone Usage
While cell phone usage as a cause for headache has not been confirmed, a recent study suggests there may be a relationship between the two. Researchers at Hallym University, South Korea recently conducted a study of medical students and their cell phone habits. Close...