Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“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...
“Is the Virus on my Clothes? My Shoes? My Hair? My Newspaper?” from The New York Times
When we asked readers to send their questions about coronavirus, a common theme emerged: Many people are fearful about tracking the virus into their homes on their clothes, their shoes, the mail and even the newspaper. We reached out to infectious disease experts,...
Coronavirus Blog #5
There are many questions about this virus, we have some of the answers but not enough. Newer developments; turns out diabetes is an enormous risk factor, while asthma is not. The virus attacks the cells in the pancreas, and they are seeing blood sugars in the 800 or...
“7 COVID-19 Considerations for People Living With Migraine” from American Migraine Foundation
What to know about migraine and COVID-19 Amid growing concerns about the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. and the greater global community, it’s important to both understand the risks and address specific considerations for people living with...
“Study Finds No Association Between Migraine,Cognitive Decline” from AJMC
Although older individuals with migraine have more cognitive complaints, migraine and non-migraine headache are not associated with increased risk of dementia or cognitive decline at an older age, according to a study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain. To...
“The Brain of Migraine Sufferers is Hyper-Excitable” from Science Daily
Individuals who suffer from migraine headaches appear to have a hyper-excitable visual cortex researchers at the Universities of Birmingham and Lancaster suggest. Migraines are characterised as debilitating and persistent headaches, often accompanied by an increased...
“What Can Cause Sharp Pain in the Eye?” from Medical News Today
Sharp eye pain can stem from many causes. Without treatment, some of these issues can lead to vision loss and other serious complications. Intense or sharp pain often results from debris entering the eye. This type of pain can also occur with migraine or cluster...
“Some of Life’s Biggest Peaks Come in Later Years” from The Huffpost
Many of us can attest that life tends to get sweeter as we get older. But if you need more evidence to adopt a better outlook toward aging, this is it. Business Insider created a timeline of peak ages for all sorts of milestones, health markers, achievements...
Coronavirus Blog #4
I was in an inner city hospital(I will do teaching etc.); they are taking this virus VERY seriously, as the coronavirus has been particularly devastating to the African American community. There are several reasons for this(increased incidence of diabetes and HTN...
“The Science of Helping Out” from The New York Times
At a time when we are all experiencing an extraordinary level of stress, science offers a simple and effective way to bolster our own emotional health. To help yourself, start by helping others. Much of the scientific research on resilience — which is our ability to...