by Sue Robbins | Feb 21, 2016 | Migraine
According to research published in Cephalagia, too much time in front of electronic screens can increase the risk of headaches and migraine in young adults. Previous studies have found associations between screen time exposure and headaches in children between the...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 21, 2016 | Migraine
A National Headache Foundation survey found that 30% of migraine sufferers report that their diet may be related to their migraine attacks. The following are four foods and beverages that may cause headaches for some and simple swaps that might help reduce the risk of...
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 11, 2016 | Migraine
Many things can set off a migraine: loud noises, lack of sleep, stress, even eating a hotdog. The long list of possible triggers has made it difficult for doctors and researchers to figure out how and why migraines occur in the brain. Now, a systematic review of...
