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Dawn Marcus

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Dawn Marcus is a neurologist and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, where she has focused her career on migraines and holistic chronic pain management. Dr. Marcus has written 14 books, including 10 Simple Solutions to Migraine, for which she won the 2007 Excellence in Media Award from the National Headache Foundation. In 2010, Dr. Marcus wrote an updated migraine book with colleague Dr. Bain, called The Woman's Migraine Toolkit: Managing Your Headaches From Puberty to Menopause. Dr. Marcus enjoys visiting patients under the watchful eye of two furry helpers, her therapy dog wheaten terriers. Understanding how a relationship with your dog can help improve your health and lessen pain complaints led Dr. Marcus to write Fit As Fido: Follow Your Dog to Better Health and The Power of Wagging Tails: A Doctor's Guide to Dog Therapy and Healing.



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  • neurology

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  • Sharecare News
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    Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain

    WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Migraines and depression can each cause a great deal of suffering, but new research indicates the combination of the two may be linked to something else entirely -- a smaller brain.

    Already aware that people with migraines face double the risk of dep...Full Article

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    Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report

    WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Over the next two decades, the cost of treating strokes in the United States is expected to more than double, topping more than $180 billion a year, according to new research.

    The main factor driving the increase: an aging p...Full Article

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    Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.

    The dominant side of your brain is where your speech and language center resides. Ninety-five percent of the human pop...Full Article

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    What are the diagnosis criteria for fibromyalgia?
    The American College of Rheumatology gives the following as diagnosis criteria for fibromyalgia:...  Full Post
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    What Lyrica safety information should I know?
    Lyrica (pregabalin) is one of three drugs approved for treating fibromyalgia (the others are...  Full Post
  • Dawn Marcus
    Dawn Marcus answered:
    What are the diagnosis criteria for fibromyalgia?
    The American College of Rheumatology gives the following as diagnosis criteria for fibromyalgia:...  Full Post
  • Dawn Marcus
    Dawn Marcus answered:
    What should I know about taking Lyrica?
    Lyrica (pregabalin) is used as a pain therapy for people with nerve pain (neuropathic pain) or...  Full Post
  • Dawn Marcus
    Dawn Marcus answered:
    What if I have a serious allergic reaction to Lyrica?
    Lyrica (pregabalin) is one of three drugs approved for treating fibromyalgia (the others are...  Full Post
  • Dawn Marcus
    Dawn Marcus answered:
    What Lyrica safety information should I know?
    Lyrica (pregabalin) is one of three drugs approved for treating fibromyalgia (the others are...  Full Post
  • Dawn Marcus
    Dawn Marcus answered:
    What are tender spots?
    People with fibromyalgia have areas called "tender points." There are 18 designated body...  Full Post
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    Dawn Marcus answered:
    How can I improve my child's eating habits?
    Eating is often an important social occasion and it's always more enjoyable to eat if you can share...  Full Post
  • Dawn Marcus
    Dawn Marcus answered:
    What are the health benefits of blueberries?
    Blueberries contain an especially high concentration of antioxidants, which may reduce the...  Full Post
  • Dawn Marcus
    Dawn Marcus answered:
    What is a migraine headache?
    A practical definition, and one that many doctors use, is that migraine is a very common,...  Full Post
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    Condition Commonly Seen in Aging May Alter Brain Function

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A condition known as leukoaraiosis alters brain function in older people, according to a small new study.

    Contrary to past belief, researchers found this common condition, in which diseased blood vessels lead to small areas of...Full Article

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    Migraines Not Linked to Decline in Thinking Skills

    FRIDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Although they are common and often debilitating, migraine headaches are not associated with declines in thinking skills, researchers say.

    "Previous studies on migraines and cognitive [brain] decline were small and unable to identify a link between the t...Full Article