by Sue Robbins | Jul 27, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Amanda L. Chan, a writer for the Huffington Post poses the question, it’s 1 a.m. but the next episode of “Orange Is The New Black” is calling your name. What’s so bad about one more hour of screen time, as long as you’re...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 31, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Exercise is important in managing pain in people with chronic pain, and a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE, shows that sleep is a better predictor of next-day physical activity than pain intensity or mood in the morning. Study researcher Dr. Nicole Tang, of...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 18, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Hoping to get a good night’s sleep, maybe you’ve tried some old methods including a cup of hot herbal tea or a warm bath before bedtime. Want an even better chance of a good night’s sleep? Here’s what not to do: 4:30 p.m. Chug some coffee....
by Dr Robbins | Dec 19, 2012 | Headache Drugs
While there are several disadvantages to chronic sleep loss, like weight gain, and depression, scientists now believe it may also weaken your tolerance for physical pain. One theory is that the lack of sleep may increase inflammation throughout the body, and catching...
by Dr Robbins | Oct 21, 2012 | Headache Drugs
If you exercise, eat a healthy diet and control your blood pressure and cholesterol your risk of getting diabetes is dramatically reduced. Are there other things you can do to help prevent it? AARP magazine offers the following suggestions: EAT BREAKFAST EVERY DAY...
