Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Eating Blueberries Every Day Improves Heart Health
Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease -- according to a new study. Eating 150g of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15 per cent. Read more here.
Why Tracking Your Symptoms Can Make You Feel Worse
KATIE GOLDEN BEGAN a symptom diary when she was first diagnosed with chronic migraines eight years ago. She recorded her pain score, what she ate, where she went, the weather and barometric pressure—anything that would unlock the possible triggers of her recurring...
FDA Clears Smartphone-Controlled Medical Device to Treat Migraine
The FDA has approved a smartphone-controlled medical device that claims to treat migraine. Theranica, a bio-medical technology company, said its Nerivio Migra device uses remote electrical neuromodulation for the acute treatment of migraine. 5-28-19. Read more here.
Study Suggests Benefit to Integrating Care for Migraine, Depression
A recent study examined associations of comorbid migraine with other painful physical symptoms (PPS) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) at 2 years, and results suggested there might be benefit to integrating care for those with both depression and...
Thunderclap Headaches
The abrupt onset of severe headache, unlike any experienced before, can be a terrifying experience, and most often requires urgent medical attention. Although many times no cause is found, the first worst headache can be the signal of something very serious. 10-4-16....
Uber Riders Reporting Migraines From Air Fresheners
Many passengers can’t stand air fresheners. Drivers say they’re just trying to provide a pleasant ride. 5-24-19. Read more here.
Outdoor Walking Meetings Boost Your Mental and Physical Health
Go outside and get some fresh air! It's something our parents told us to do as kids, and it could be just what the doctor ordered for a workforce that spends most of the day sitting and staring at screens. 6-24-19. Read more here.
A New Type of Non-Addictive Opioid Accelerates Recovery Time…
Tulane University researchers develop non-addictive painkiller that works as well as morphine but also diminishes inflammation, reduces recovery time and prevents relapse to chronic pain. 5-21-19. Read more here.
Why Vacations Matter for Your Health
January 30 is National Plan a Vacation Day. While it seems from Instagram that literally everyone you know is on a vacation or preparing for one, the statistics don't bear that out, especially for Americans. 1-30-18. Read more here.
Migraine With Active Headache Linked With Worsening of Painful Physical Symptoms of MDD
Migraine with active headache may predict other painful physical symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study published in PLoS ONE. 5-16-19. Read more here.