by Sue Robbins | Aug 17, 2015 | Migraine
There are lots of articles out there that tell us sitting too long is bad for our bodies. Now there are studies that say being sedentary can also have a negative impact on our minds. In a recent review of studies, Australian researchers found evidence of a link...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 14, 2015 | Headache Drugs
Distinguishing between regular depression and bipolar depression can be a tough call for physicians. The symptoms are similar, but medications that ease depression can make bipolar patients worse by triggering mania episodes. The dilemma is fueling new research...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 3, 2015 | Wellness
Whether you work from home, in a cubicle, or at a call center, you are likely taking a few breaks during the day (rare though they may be). They may be so short and fleeting, in fact, that you’re tempted to let them pass by altogether. Don”t do this. Why?...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 4, 2015 | Headache Drugs
For many people, stress and headaches are inextricably linked. “Pain is what tells us to get out of a situation,” said Robert Cowan, a professor of neurology and chief of the division of headache and facial pain at Stanford University. Stress causes...
by Sue Robbins | May 19, 2015 | Headache Drugs
Researchers have long known that some stress can actually be good for you. In a new book called “The Upside of Stress,” Kelly McGonigal, a California psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University believes there is one key difference between helpful and...