Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“Allodynia and Migraine Treatment: Q and A With Dr. Richard Lipton” from the American Headache Society
Allodynia is common in migraine, but patients often don’t know how to talk to their doctors about treatment. Dr. Richard Lipton explains the condition and offers tips on finding effective treatments Dr. Richard Lipton, Director of the Montefiore Headache Center, a...
“Pandemic Lessons in Improving the Medical System” from The New York Times
The pandemic may prompt American medicine to become less expensive, more efficient and more effective at protecting people’s health. If there is a silver lining to the devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, it likely lies in the glaring inadequacies and...
“Terrell Davis Recalls How A Debilitating Migraine Almost Took Him Out of Super Bowl XXXII” from People magazine
For Terrell Davis, playing in 1998’s Super Bowl XXXII was a dream come true — that is, until a debilitating migraine almost turned it into a nightmare. Caught up in the excitement of the day, the former Denver Broncos running back — who has suffered from...
“Can Migraine Be In Your Genes?” from Healthline
Migraine is a neurological condition that affects nearly 40 million people in the United States. Migraine attacks often occur on one side of the head. They may sometimes be preceded or accompanied by visual or sensory disturbances known as an aura. Other symptoms,...
“Being a Mom With Migraine” from Healthline
Overview At the age of 23, I had a four-year-old, a 15-month-old and a newborn. My last pregnancy catapulted my migraine into the early stages of becoming chronic. With three very small children and a new form of migraine that I was not familiar with, I felt extremely...
“15 Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure” from Medical News Today
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that can damage your heart. It affects one in three people in the US and 1 billion people worldwide (1, 2). If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. But there’s good news....
“Mindfullness Training Does Not Reduce Migraine Frequency” from HealthDay
Mindfulness Training Does Not Reduce Migraine Frequency However, mindfulness-based stress reduction improves various measures, including disability and quality of life WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) does not...
“How to Stay Connected and Fend Off Loneliness in the New Year” from The New York Times
This pandemic year has left too many of us feeling isolated and lonely. As we head into 2021, here is some advice from Well on how to replace loneliness with opportunities for connection. How to Combat Pandemic Loneliness By Emily Sohn After months of lockdowns and...
“Israeli Device Gets FDA Approval for Migraine Treatment in Adolescents” from NoCamels
US-Israeli prescribed digital therapeutics firm Theranica, a company that develops advanced electroceuticals for migraine and other pain conditions, announced on Monday that its Nerivio therapeutic device has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration...
“A Blood Test Could Diagnose Depression and Bipolar Disorder” from MedicalNewsToday
Researchers found that levels of a nerve growth factor were lower in people with depression or bipolar disorder than in healthy controls. Doctors could potentially use levels of the growth factor to monitor the effects of antidepressant treatment. In adults, a protein...