Focus on Women’s Health: Migraine Treatment During Pregnancy By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Photo by Jonathan Borba [1] At the Brain Health Institute, we understand that migraine doesn’t pause for pregnancy—and managing it safely matters more than ever. This week, we're spotlighting a critical topic in [...]
Cognitive Decline - A Brain Health Perspective By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Cognitive decline is one of the most common concerns patients have as they age. Whether it begins with occasional forgetfulness or progresses into more serious conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, changes in memory and thinking can feel [...]
Medical Misinformation: Why What You Read Matters By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD In an age where information is available at our fingertips, it’s never been easier—or more dangerous—to be misinformed about your health. Online searches, social media posts, and even well-meaning conversations can spread inaccurate or misleading claims [...]
Research Spotlight: The Neurologist’s Role in Promoting Brain Health By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Photo by Tara Winstead [1] Brain health has become a major area of interest worldwide, as neurological conditions are a leading cause of doctor visits and disability [2]. Neurologists have an important role [...]
Research Spotlight - Migraine Triggers and Healthy Lifestyle Recommendations By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD A recent observational longitudinal cohort study investigated whether known migraine trigger factors and daily adherence to a healthy lifestyle are related to decreased probability of migraine attacks in some individuals [1]. This study included [...]
Ski Season and Head Trauma By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD February means ski season is in full swing! Whether you are skiing on a beginner’s slope or racing downhill on a difficult trail, it is important to realize how the ski season can impact your headache. Today we [...]
The Mediterranean Diet and Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD The Mediterranean diet consists of traditional eating habits in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, and Greece [1]. The Mediterranean diet has a lot of different forms, as the eating styles vary among [...]
Long COVID and Headache By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD According to the CDC, post-COVID conditions, also known as Long COVID, are a “wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems that people experience after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19” [1]. A person’s experience [...]
New Research: Migraine treatment with noninvasive external neurostimulation By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena E. Kuruvilla This week we will be highlighting Dr. Kuruvilla and her colleague’s most recent publication - “Migraine treatment with external concurrent occipital and trigeminal neurostimulation–A randomized controlled trial.” Migraine treatment with external concurrent occipital and trigeminal [...]
Inside the Lab: Migraine Treatment By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically Edited By Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD Dr. Kuruvilla recently collaborated with MedicalNewsToday in a feature titled, “Inside The Lab: Migraine Treatment.” Today’s blog post will dive into the innovative ideas, research, and new treatments in the migraine space that Dr. Kuruvilla mentioned in the [...]
