Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“Migraineurs Exhibit Unique Sensory Responses to Stimuli” from AJMC
Researchers determined that migraineurs exhibit unique responses to tactile stimuli compared with controls, according to a study published in Cephalalgia. Many migraineurs experience habituation deficits and sensory abnormalities as migraine symptoms, including...
“Combining Aerobics and Weights Tied to Optimal Weight Control” from The New York Times
Activities like walking and lifting weights were both tied to a healthier weight, but combining the two may have the most benefits. To stave off obesity, we might want to both stride and lift, according to an important, large-scale new study of how different types of...
“Why Doctors Dismiss Dizziness” from The New York Times
Three years ago I wrote an essay for Well about the chronic dizziness that had devastated my life. In response, I received thousands of letters, calls, tweets, emails and messages from Times readers who were grateful to see a version of their own story made public....
“How to Bridge the Digital Divide – In Your Office” from Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News
Many patients don’t have a problem with their doctor using a computer during office visits, but some report being irritated by the way physicians use the technology at the point of care. At the 2019 GI Roundtable, Seattle-based psychologist Daniel O’Connell, PhD,...
Study Suggests Active Adolescents Less Likely to be Depressed
Researchers already know that physical activity can help lower the risk of depression in adults. A new study suggests that active young adolescents are less likely to experience symptoms of depression by age 18, compared with their sedentary peers. “Our findings show...
“Study: Migraine Symptoms Improve With Weight Loss” from Neurology Consultant
Children and adults with obesity who lose weight may experience a reduction in migraine frequency and severity, according to findings of a new study. By searching the PubMed/Medline database, the Web of Science (formerly known as the Institute for Scientific...
“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...
“Migraine and Cardiovascular Disease: The Missing Link” from Neurology Advisor
Migraine and severe headache affect an estimated 15% of the US population, with prevalence rates twice as high in women as in men.1 These patients often face significant disability and debilitating symptoms; common comorbidities such as insomnia and psychiatric...
“Chronic Pain in Migraine May Be Mitigated by Craniosacral Therapy” from AJMC
Craniosacral therapy (CST) may have major therapeutic benefits to those suffering from chronic pain, a new literature review published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders found. The literature review examined randomized controlled trials for craniosacral therapy (CST) in...
“Are Artificial Sweeteners as Harmless as People Seem to Think?” from Medical News Today
Lately, we have been hearing a lot in the media about the dangers of sugar consumption. Added sugar raises the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes, not to mention having an addictive effect on the brain. Therefore, in an attempt to avoid...