Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“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...
“Who Will Get the Coronavirus Vaccine First?” from The New York Times
After months of deliberation and debate, a panel of independent experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Tuesday to recommend that health care workers who are most at risk of contracting Covid-19, along with residents of nursing homes and...
“The Benefits of a Company Addressing Migraine at Work” from the American Migraine Foundation
How putting a program in place improved outcomes for employees with migraine Managing migraine at work can be hard for employees, but it also takes a toll on the company. That’s why Novartis, a global healthcare company based in Switzerland, launched a migraine...
“Light Therapy Lamps: What’s the Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Ones?” from The HuffPost
It’s not groundbreaking information that we’re all finding ourselves indoors more right now. Add that to the colder, darker days ahead and you may notice yourself feeling a little more moody or blue than usual. “Most people don’t think much about light on a day-to-day...
“Migraine Blogger Uses Her Brand to Advocate for Others” from American Migraine Foundation
Blogger Erica Carrasco discusses how her brand came to be and how she uses it to advocate for others Migraine advocacy takes many forms. There are real people behind this disease, each with their own lives and passions. In an effort to make a difference, some people...