Photophobia “not a single disease; it’s a symptom,” says distinguished eye expert
The medical term “photophobia,” as it is written, is a misnomer read as “fear or dread of light.” Dr. Kathleen Digre, a distinguished neuro-ophthalmologist and former president of both the American Headache Society and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society,...
Sleep and migraine: Friend and enemy?
A lot of factors come into play when living with migraine. For me, I know sleep, stress, and certain foods can send me down the path of a migraine episode. I also know that sleep, extra rest in a dimly-lit room with limited noise, healthy, nourishing foods and...
Whose role model are you?
Role model admiration never stops. Even as adults we watch the actions, emotions, responses of whomever we deem as our ‘role models.’ Role models can be present in our life from birth or new ones may come and go as we make our way through the seasons of life....
What lies beneath the surface of disease? A look at the genetic factor
Are you curious what the likelihood is that you may acquire a disease? Could there be a way to halt it? If already diagnosed, have you thought about what the best course of action may be for your body, based on your genetic makeup? Sharon Terry, CEO of Genetic...
How do you define ‘healthy?’
Considering the varying definitions of the term ‘healthy’ is like an intricate spider web. I polled a handful of folks and turns out, we each define healthy differently. For me, at the end of the day, I like to learn from doctors and experts, research, and our very...
Pediatric headache a very common issue says Victoria Karian, CPNP-PC
“Headache and migraine are in the top 5 diagnoses presenting in the pediatric primary care office,” said Victoria Karian, CPNP-PC, a 42-year veteran of pediatric medicine. “Incidence of migraine in children is reported at 9-10%.” Karian has worked at Boston Children’s...