Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“A Visual Guide to Migraine Headaches” from Nature
Blueprint of a migraine A migraine attack comprises several phases, of which the headache is just one: other symptoms, such as fatigue and muscle stiffness, can precede the headache by several days and linger after it has passed. Some people also experience...
“How To Spot Depression In Young Children” from The New York Times
When parents bring their children in for medical care these days, there is no such thing as a casual, “Hey, how’s it going?” We doctors walk into every exam room prepared to hear a story of sadness and stress, or at the very least, of coping and keeping it together in...
“10 Natural Ways To Reduce Migraine Symptoms” from Healthline
Migraines aren’t typical headaches. If you experience them, you know you may experience pounding pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. When a migraine strikes, you’ll do almost anything to make it go away. Natural remedies are a drug-free way to reduce...
“Can Wearing A Mask Reduce My Allergy Symptoms?” from The New York Times
As we head into our second pandemic spring, many of us may be itching to give up our masks. But for the 19.2 million American adults suffering from seasonal allergies, there’s another reason to keep wearing your mask. While cloth and medical masks do a good job of...
“How I Learned To Stop Protecting My Loved Ones From My Migraine” from Healthline
“Isn’t the trail of our relationships the time it takes for the heart to practice its part in the movement we call Love?” asks Mark Nepo in “The Book of Awakening,” a collection of daily readings I’ve read every single day for 3 years. This is the story of how my...
“27 Foods That Can Give You More Energy” from Healthline
Many people feel tired or rundown at some point during the day. A lack of energy could affect your daily activities and make you less productive. Perhaps not surprisingly, the type and quantity of food you eat play essential roles in determining your energy levels...
“Light: A Therapy (And Trigger) For Migraine” from VeryWellHealth
While some light can worsen episodes, green light may ease them. The relationship between light and migraines is complicated. Bright lights can exacerbate migraine attacks, and aversion to light is very common during a migraine episode. Evidence suggests that...
“Tired At The Office? Take A Quick Break; Your Work Will Benefit” from Science Daily
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take "microbreaks" at work on days when they're tired -- but that's not a bad thing. The researchers found microbreaks seem to help tired employees bounce back from their morning fatigue and engage...
“The Evidence Connecting Migraine and Mental Health” from Medical News today
Whether they occur chronically or are episodic, migraine episodes can cause a lot of stress. Stress can also trigger migraine episodes, thereby leading to a vicious cycle that may feel hard to escape from. The link between migraine and mental health Migraine and...
“Navigating My Son’s A.D.H.D. Made Me Realize I Had It Too” from The New York Times
I heard my 7-year-old son’s cries of frustration loud and clear despite the closed door between us. Seconds earlier, I’d left him stationed at a desk in my bedroom, hoping he’d complete at least a portion of his virtual school assignments without me at his side...