by Dr Robbins | Feb 21, 2012 | Headache Drugs
The muscles in the body respond to exercise by making new mitochondria, the very small structures inside cells that provide the body with energy. Wondering if brain cells could do the same thing, J.Mark Davis, a physiologist at the University of South Carolina and his...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 22, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A group of older adults was recently studied to see if if their risk of progressing into mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was lowered by exercising on a cybercycle versus a traditional stationary bike. MCI, which can precede Alzheimer’s is a state of cognitive...
by Brooke Phenicie, NP-C | Jan 20, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Multiple studies have shown that keeping physically active reduces the risk of cognitive decline. Exercise improves blood flow to the brain, along with improved blood flow to vital organs and muscles. A simple 30 minute walk could lower the risk of cognitive...
by Dr Robbins | Oct 12, 2011 | Headache Drugs
A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden studied migraine patients and determined that exercise can prevent migraines, in some cases as well as drugs or relaxation techniques. Lead study author Emma Varkey and colleagues evaluated 91 migraine...
by Dr Robbins | Aug 9, 2011 | Headache Drugs
A study recently published in the journal Neurology indicated that vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and obesity may cause the brain to age faster than it should. It was found that people with these risk factors had significantly...
