Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“The Puzzle of Migraine Chronification” from Nature
Scientists are trying to work out why attacks become more and more frequent in some people — and how to reverse the process. Len Barbieri started getting migraine headaches when he was 9 years old, although it was many years before they were labelled as such. The...
“A Richer View of Aura” from Nature
Migraines are often associated with colourful visual disturbances called auras, but many mysteries remain about how they fit into the wider biology of the syndrome. In 2012, neurologist Andrew Charles received a phone call from a septuagenarian engineer who had begun...
“Helping Children With Anxiety in the Pandemic” from The New York Times
Yes, this is an anxious time, and yes, everyone is anxious, but it is particularly hard to be an anxious kid in an anxious time. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in children and adolescents (and this was true before the pandemic), and they...
“6 Subtle Signs You’re Dealing With Seasonal Depression” from the Huffpost
When daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, we let out a collective groan. But for people who struggle with seasonal depression, the shorter days aren’t just a bummer. This time of year typically marks the onset of their symptoms, which can be...
“How Posture and Sedentary Behavior May Impact Migraine” from American Migraine Foundation
Poor posture and long periods of inactivity can contribute to an increase in migraine frequency Whether it’s for work or school, many of us feel tied to our computer screens and desks. Long periods of sitting and increased time using technology can have negative...
“Question and Answer with Dr. Dawn Buse on Migraine, Depression and Anxiety” from American Headache Society
Understanding the relationship between migraine, depression and anxiety with Dawn Buse, PhD AHS: What do we know about the relationship between depression and migraine? DB: Depression and migraine share a common relationship, and one may actually come before the...
“Headache Virtual Toolbox: The Transition from Bedside Manners to Webside Manners” from Headache
The COVID?19 health emergency has led many Headache providers to transition to virtual care overnight without preparation. We review our experience and discuss tips to bring humanity to the virtual visits. Introduction Human presence is intrinsically...
“For Teens With Migraines, Sleeping In (a Bit) May Help” from University of CA – San Francisco
Fewer Headaches Reported When School Starts Later, UCSF-Led Study Shows Research indicates that starting school later in the morning yields health and academic benefits for high schoolers, whose natural body clock tends toward late-to-bed, late-to-rise habits. While...
“Can Artificial Sweeteners Keep Us From Gaining Weight?” from The New York Times
Sugar substitutes may help stave off weight gain, but they have metabolic effects that some experts find concerning. Artificial sweeteners hold the promise of satisfying your sweet tooth without the downside of excess calories, and they are increasingly used in...
“Kids’ TV Teaching Children Wrong Lessons About Pain” from Science Daily
New analysis of children's TV and film suggests that too often it portrays pain as something arising only through violent act or injury when instead it could do more to educate young people about much more common, everyday pain. Children engrossed in popular kids' TV...