Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“Menstrual Migraine Linked to Increased Allodynia Scores at Onset” from Neurology Advisor
Compared with nonmenstrual migraine attacks, menstrual migraine attacks have been linked with increased allodynia scores at the onset of migraine attacks, according to a study recently published in Headache. This prospective cohort study included 32 participants (all...
“Review Finds Aspirin Effective in Treating Acute Migraine, Preventing Recurrent Migraine” from AJMC
Aspirin, in high doses from 900 to 1300 mg, was shown to be an effective and safe treatment option for acute migraine headaches, with further research showing its potential efficacy in preventing recurrent migraine headaches through lower doses of 81 to 325 mg,...
“Why Your Ponytail Gives You a Headache” from the HuffPost
The ponytail has long been a stylish and convenient hairdo. But it can also be a real pain. Studies have suggested that repeated ponytail wear can cause alopecia, and the style has been at the center of a few viral hair controversies (and humorous gaffes). In...
“What Chronic Pain Patients are Deeply Afraid Of” from The New York Times
In recent years, chronic-pain patients on long-term opioid therapy have been living in fear. They fear being abruptly cut off from their medication by doctors who no longer feel comfortable prescribing opioids. They fear the prospect of withdrawal and a life of pain....
“Acupuncture for Migraine May Have Some Benefits…” from AJMC
A recent overview of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for migraines found the methodological quality of the studies insufficient. The research aimed to compare the effects of acupuncture, as...
“A New Link Between Migraines, Opioid Overuse May Be Key to Treating Pain” from Science Daily
About 10% of the world population suffers from migraine headaches, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. To alleviate migraine pain, people are commonly treated with opioids. But, while opioid treatment can provide temporary pain...
“Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Protect Against Various Dementias” from Medical News Today
New research in mice suggests that adopting a diet rich in extra virgin olive oil can prevent the toxic accumulation of the protein tau, which is a hallmark of multiple types of dementia. Share on PinterestExtra virgin olive oil 'has many benefits for health.' Due to...
“White Light Exposure is Associated With Acute Risk of Headache in Migraine” from Neurology Reviews
Whether reducing light exposure could decrease headache frequency is unclear, said the investigators. PHILADELPHIA—The level of exposure to white light is associated with acute risk of headache onset in patients with episodic migraine, according to research...
“Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches” from Medical News Today
Caffeine withdrawal headaches develop after someone who usually consumes caffeine stops consuming it or cuts back on their intake too quickly. Consuming caffeine resolves caffeine withdrawal headaches, but other home and over-the-counter remedies can also ease...
“The Zen of Weight Lifting” from The New York Times
One of my favorite movements at the gym is called a farmer’s carry. You hold a heavy weight — for me, around 95 pounds — in each hand and attempt to walk with a solid, upright posture for between 30 and 60 seconds. Once, while my workout partners and I were...