Acupuncture for headache
It is easy to ridicule a 2000-year-old treatment that can seem closer to magic than to science. Indeed, from the 1970s to around 2005, the skeptic’s point of view was understandable, because the...
View ArticleA neurologist talks about kids and headaches
It’s not uncommon for a child to complain of a headache. But what should a parent do? When should you worry? What are features that are cause for concern and should prompt a call to the pediatrician,...
View ArticleActive mind/body, healthy mind/body
Spring is just around the corner and if you’re ready to reboot one of your New Year’s resolutions, here’s why exercise should be at the top of the list. Current medical research continues to robustly...
View ArticleCGRP: A new era for migraine treatment
Update: In early 2019, the FDA approved three CGRP monoclonal antibody drugs for the treatment of migraines. The medications are known by the brand names Aimovig, Ajovy, and Emgality. Migraine is a...
View ArticleHow to talk to your doctor about medication
Pharmacology has changed the practice of medicine. Scientists are continually working on new and better drugs to manage medical conditions, from high blood pressure to autoimmune diseases to cancer....
View ArticleTake control of your health care (exert your patient autonomy)
Autonomy means being in control of your own decisions without outside influence — in other words, that you are in charge of yourself. It is considered an essential development step toward maturity. We...
View ArticleAn insider’s guide to a hospital stay
Hopefully, you’ll never experience what it’s like to be an inpatient in the hospital. But even if it’s not you, it’s likely that someone — family member, good friend, colleague — will experience a...
View ArticleSafe driving protects your brain
When it comes to protecting brain health, you may think about exercise, diet, or engaging in activities that challenge you. Yet most of us hop into the car to travel to work, do errands, go on...
View ArticleDiscontinuation syndrome and antidepressants
Discontinuation and change are part of life. We all start and stop various activities. Jobs change, relationships change. So, too, may medical treatments, such as antidepressants that help many people...
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