I just read a great article about the latest Alien film and the evolution of horror. Much has changed in the 38 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien was first released. The claustrophobia and primality of that first film have given way, in Alien: Covenant, to expansive planets, lost civilizations, and ponderous mythologies. But the prevailing […]
While migraine is often triggered by environmental factors such as stress, impaired sleep, and menstruation, recent findings have shed light on the significant genetic influence associated with the disorder according to this article. There is up to a 4-fold increase in risk in people with a first-degree relative affected by migraines, and twin studies have […]
According to this article, a new study presented at the American Pain Society meeting shows that chronic pain in one body part may distort the intensity of how a key region of the brain perceives pain anywhere else. The new study is the first to show that chronic pain in one locale causes a greater reaction […]
The success of ‘Get Out’ didn’t raise the bar for thrillers; it revealed how low that bar is set. This great article, by Ashley Wertz at the University of Pittsburgh, talks about four failings that horror movies today have a hard time escaping: Gratuitous Gore Stupid Characters A New Take on Horror Fun and Games […]
A healthy brain is imperative for properly functioning organs. So when the head is trapped in the throes of debilitating pain such as a migraine, then the rest of the body also suffers. According to this article, a recent study published in the BMJ indicated an association between heart health and incidence of migraines. The risk […]
I came across a headline this morning about the link between vitamin D deficiency and headaches, so I did a quick Google search on the subject. The first thing that caught my eye were two recent articles with opposite titles. The first, an article from Health.com titled “Why a Vitamin D Deficiency May Explain Your Chronic Headaches”, […]
According to this article, a new study has found some alarming effects the striped patterns could have on our health. Researchers from the University Medical Centre (UMC) Utrecht in the Netherlands found that they can trigger activity in the brain that causes headaches, migraines, and in severe cases, epilepsy. The study saw that parallel lines […]
Kari Alitalo, a scientist at the University of Helsinki in Finland, wanted to develop a more precise map of the lymphatic system, which carries immune cells throughout the body and removes waste and toxins. To do this, he used genetically modified mice whose lymphatic vessels glowed when illuminated by a particular wavelength of light, as […]
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or ASMR for short, is “basically a physical response to a particular sound or visual. It actually makes you feel good. It’s a tingly sensation on your head, back, neck, or pretty much anywhere.” At least that’s the definition from a guy quoted in this interesting article. ASMR has become a […]
I’ve been hearing quite a lot about daith piercing as one potential remedy for migraines. This article, and the accompanying news story video, gives some excellent background on what it’s all about. Check out the full article at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=44263071.
