Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
What are the Benefits of CBD?
More than 60 percent of CBD users were taking it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people. Does it help? Read more here.
Migraine Care Remains Substandard Among Underinsured Individuals
Although treatable, migraine often goes untreated, and even undiagnosed, as a result of multiple barriers to appropriate care. Read more here.
These High School Sports Have the Highest Concussion Rates
The rates of football practice concussions and recurrent concussions across all sports have gone down in recent years, according to the study, published in the journal Pediatrics on Tuesday. The bad news: Concussion rates increased in football games. Read more...
FDA Approves New Medication Reyvow to Treat Acute Migraine
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication to treat acute migraine with or without aura called Reyvow. Read more here.
How Much Coffee is Too Much for Migraine Sufferers?
If you have migraines, one or two cups of coffee a day may be okay, but three or more could raise your risk of an attack, a new study concludes. Read more here.
How to Use 4-7-8 Breathing for Anxiety
The 4-7-8 breathing technique, also known as "relaxing breath," involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds. Read more here.
This App May Help Reduce Migraine Attacks by Nearly 30%
...new research out of New York University School of Medicine suggests that regularly using a smartphone-based relaxation app, called RELAXaHEAD, can help some people better manage migraine. Read more here.
In-Office Visits Compared to Telemedicine for Migraine Management
Telemedicine delivered over 1 year to patients with severe migraine-related disability was comparable to in-office visits for improving migraine disability, number of headache days, and average headache severity at 12 months, according to study results published...
When is the Best Time to Get Your Flu Shot?
Immunity to the flu virus may wane over the course of the flu season, so you don’t want to get a flu shot too early, or too late. Read more here.
Sumatriptan Nasal Spray Now Available for Migraine Treatment
Tosymra (sumatriptan; Upsher Smith Laboratories) nasal spray is now available for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Read more here.