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Coronavirus Blog #6
I think the reality is hitting many Americans: this is the new normal, we are in it for awhile. There is a lot of anxiety(for good reason), and visits to psychotherapists are increased, as is medicine for anxiety and depression. Kids are affected, with each child...
“How to Manage Stress Migraines During Coronavirus” from The Cleveland Clinic
There are a variety of triggers for the millions of migraine sufferers in the world but stress is one of the biggest. According to the American Headache Society, 80% of migraine sufferers report that stress is a trigger. And the American Migraine...
“Think Short Term to Cope With the Long Term” from CNN Health
(CNN)Without us perhaps quite noticing, much of what we place our hopes in will be ready for us in a very a long time indeed, in months or even decades from now (if ever): the successful completion of a novel, a sufficient sum of money to buy a house or begin a new...
“Let the Sunshine In” from The New York Times
Sunlight is not a cure for coronavirus, but it does have other benefits for mind and body. Deciding whether to head outdoors or to stay at home has never before felt so fraught, as many of us continue the weigh the benefits of getting some fresh air versus the risks...
“Many Migraineurs Forgo Prescription Pain Medication” from AJMC
Despite significant burden and symptoms, many individuals with migraine have never used acute prescription pain medication to treat the condition, according to study results published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The Chronic Migraine Epidemiology and Outcomes study, an...
Coronavirus Blog #6
There are a few nice things(trying to find a silver lining) about Covid-land: traffic, our lives are sometimes simpler, much less scheduled, more laid back. Of course, many more bad things but.... We learn new things daily: 1. you should have a pulse oximeter...
“How Covid-19 is Making Millions of Americans Healthier” from The New York Times
Rachael Ray, Blue Apron and Michael Pollan all tried in their own ways. But Covid-19 has done what none of them could do. At a scale not seen in over 50 years, America is cooking, a healthy move in the middle of a pandemic. Yes, we are using...
“The Meaning Behind Your Strange Coronavirus Dreams” from CNN Health
If you've been having bizarre dreams during the pandemic, you're not alone. Those who are sharing their #pandemicdreams on Twitter are either amazed at the peculiarity of their dreams or distressed by plots that center on death, fear and strange new worlds. "In my...
“Acupuncture May Ease Migraine” from The New York Times
Acupuncture May Ease Migraines A Chinese study found that acupuncture reduced the number of headache attacks in migraine sufferers. Acupuncture may provide benefits for easing migraine headaches, researchers report. A randomized trial, published in BMJ, included 147...
“How to Sleep Better if Coronavirus Anxiety is Keeping You Awake” from The Huffpost
Americans don’t get enough sleep when we’re not in the middle of a pandemic. But as the spread of coronavirus continues to impact our jobs, our finances and our well-being, it’s more important than ever to establish or maintain good sleep habits, which help the body...