Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“Parent Behavior Impacts Adolescent Headache Frequency and Disability” from Clinical Pain Advisor
Protective parenting behavior is associated with significantly greater frequency of adolescent headaches, according to study results published in Headache. Previous studies have shown that adolescent pain severity and pain-related disability are greater when parents...
“Physical Activity and Sleep in Adults With Arthritis” from Science Daily
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research has examined patterns of 24-hour physical activity and sleep among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and knee osteoarthritis. In the 172-participant study, four profiles were apparent with differences...
“New Research Explores Migraine and Opioids” from American Headache Society
Migraine research and opioids “We’ve been very concerned about the use of opioids broadly as a society,” Lipton says. “To a surprising degree, opioids are used for migraine.” Recent studies have shown that of people with migraine who take acute prescription...
“Immune Aging and How to Combat it” from Medical News Today
With age, the human immune system becomes less effective at tackling infections and less responsive to vaccinations. At the same time, the aging immune system is associated with chronic inflammation, which increases the risk of almost all conditions...
“Sticker Shocks in the Pharmacy” from The New York Times
For chronically ill patients, decisions about whether to pay or go without medications are life-or-death battles that must be fought over and over again. When Caiti Derenze, a lawyer in Jersey City, N.J., went to Walgreens to refill her insulin prescription in July,...
“What is a Migraine Aura?” from the Mayo Clinic
A migraine headache is caused by changes in your nervous system. Migraines may progress through four stages: prodrome, aura, attack and postdrome. Not everyone experiences all the stages. Forty to 60% of people with migraines experience a prodrome phase...
“Migraine May Be “Big Bang” Theory for Early Puberty in Girls” from Science Daily
Early puberty in girls may be 'big bang theory' for migraine Adolescent girls who reach puberty at an earlier age may also have a greater chance of developing migraine headaches, according to new research from investigators at the University of Cincinnati (UC)...
“Massage Measurably Reduces Stress” from Medical News Today
A study finds that 10 minutes of massage or relaxation can activate the body’s system for overcoming stress. Share on The damaging effects of stress are well-known, but fortunately, our bodies have a built-in system for managing and recovering from it. This system is...
“Want to Feel Renewed? An “Awe Walk” Can Help” from The New York Times
Consciously watching for small wonders in the world around you during an otherwise ordinary walk could amplify the mental health benefits of the stroll, according to an interesting new psychological study of what the study’s authors call “awe walks.” In the study,...
“Conducting a Telemedicine Neurologic Examination…” from American Headache Society
Conducting a Telemedicine Neurologic Examination with Jennifer Robblee, MD Jennifer Robblee, MD, shares best practices for a virtual headache visit In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, headache practices have transitioned where possible to telemedicine. In this way,...