Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“Study Sheds Light on Link Between Cannabis, Anxiety and Stress” from Science Daily
A molecule produced by the brain that activates the same receptors as marijuana is protective against stress by reducing anxiety-causing connections between two brain regions, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers report. This finding, published today...
“Data Reveal Predictors of Transformation from Episodic to Chronic Migraine” from AJMC.com
A systematic review and meta-analysis of data collected from observational cohort studies reveals several clinical and sociodemographic factors are predictors of chronic migraine. The study, published in the International Headache Society’s Cephalalgia, looked at...
“Drinking Tea Tied to Better Heart Health” by the New York Times
Chinese men and women who drank more than three cups of tea a week had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke and other fatal problems. Drinking tea may be good for your heart, researchers report. Chinese scientists analyzed data from a continuing health study conducted...
“Why Are We So Obsessed With Hydration?” from The New York Times
Water is pretty boring, as far as beverages go. It doesn’t have a catchy jingle, a secret family recipe or even a taste, really. Yet people can’t seem to get enough of it. “I get people in my office every day, every week, saying something like, ‘I’m concerned I’m not...
“Managing Migraines – As the Flyers’ Nolan Patrick is learning…” from Philly Voice
Bodily injuries are an ever-present workplace hazard for professional athletes, a fact Philadelphia sports fans have been reminded of this week. Like Carson Wentz's concussion that ended the Eagles' playoff run and Sixers center Joel Embiid's grusomely dislocated ring...
“Current Stimulation to Occipital Cortex Effective in Treating Episodic Migraine” from AJMC.com
In a study published December 26 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers tested the effects of cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in the occipital cortex of 42 patients with episodic migraine. They determined that tDCS applied to this...
“Lonely in a Crowd… Overcoming Loneliness With Acceptance and Wisdom” from Science Daily
By nature, human beings are social creatures. Yet, as we age, personal dynamics and lifestyles change, which can result in loneliness and isolation. With older adults increasingly moving into senior living or retirement communities, researchers at...
“Blood Pressure Patterns are Different for Women” from The New York Times
High blood pressure tends to begin at a younger age in women than men, and rises faster, a new study reports. Blood pressure begins to increase at younger ages in women than in men, and it goes up at a faster rate, a new study reports. On average, women who develop...
“Distinct Gender Differences Noted Among Individuals With Cluster Headache” from Neurology Advisor
Distinct gender-related differences in the presence of cluster headache (CH) have been reported, with additional novel information available that supports the hypothesis of a closer phenotypical similarity between CH and migraine among women. A cross-sectional...
“Children May Develop Prolonged Headache After Concussion” from The New York Times
Children and adolescents without a history of headache may develop prolonged headaches after sustaining a concussion, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Child Neurology Society. The headache may be migraine, chronic daily headache,...
