by Sue Robbins | Mar 14, 2016 | Migraine
A preliminary study suggests that migraine and tension-type headache may share links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). “Our results suggest a high possibility of phenotypic and genotypic associations between IBS and primary headache disorders (particularly...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 12, 2016 | Wellness
Negative stereotypes, and the stigma attached to mental illness is still alive and well. Negative stereotypes deeply affect those with mental health conditions and may even discourage them from getting proper medical treatment. And now research suggests this stigma...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 7, 2016 | Wellness
Gretchen Reynolds at TheNewYorkTimes.com says we have many options…. Tai chi, for instance, with its flowing movements and poses, rapidly builds balance. A study published last year found that older people who completed several weeks of tai chi classes performed...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 1, 2016 | Wellness
If you crave chocolate or Cheetos after a hectic day, it may be because you’re sleep deprived, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that lack of sleep may lead to increased appetite and affinity for unhealthy foods. According to the Centers for Disease...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 15, 2016 | Sports Injury
Heading a soccer ball is not as innocuous as once was thought. Headers sometimes result in a concussion. Thousands of headers over a career may lead to permanent brain damage. A growing body of evidence points to the adverse effects of multiple headers. One...
