by Sue Robbins | Feb 22, 2016 | Miscellaneous
People who feel their financial outlook is shaky may actually experience more physical pain than those who feel financially secure, according to new research in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The findings indicate that...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 16, 2016 | Sports Injury
We are only dealt one brain for a lifetime. Hockey luddites have traditionally dismissed brain traumas with “don’t worry, it’s only your coconut”. However, even big, tough hockey players suffer mightily from the result of repetitive head traumas. A recent rash of...
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...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 5, 2016 | Wellness
Keeping a pain journal can help track increased pain and reduce stress for many migraineurs. Pain Pathways magazine provides some essential tips for jotting down personal information on a regular basis. Putting pen to paper doesn’t seem like magic. In fact, for...
by Sue Robbins | Nov 26, 2015 | Wellness
The field of optogenetics – which uses genetically encoded switches that turn neurons on or off with light – has taken a step forward; scientists have created flexible, implantable, wireless devices that can activate and potentially block pain signals in...
