Ancient Greek Medicine and Headaches

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What was the ancient Greek remedy for headaches?

Meditation and relaxation techniques

Praying to Asclepius, the god of medicine

Drinking herbal teas

Trepanation, drilling a small hole in the skull (correct)

How are headaches classified today?

As primary and secondary headaches (correct)

As tension and migraine headaches

As acute and chronic headaches

As vascular and cluster headaches

What percentage of reported headache cases are accounted for by primary headaches?

50% (correct)

70%

90%

30%

What are secondary headaches caused by?

Dehydration and caffeine withdrawal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of tension headaches?

Overly sensitive nociceptors Signup and view all the answers

Which example is provided for a common case of secondary headaches?

Sinus infection Signup and view all the answers

What triggers auras in some cases of migraines?

Overloading the brain with electrical energy Signup and view all the answers

How do cluster headaches manifest?

Causing burning, stabbing bursts of pain behind one eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of secondary headaches?

Inflammation from infected sinuses Signup and view all the answers

How can tension headaches and most secondary headache cases be treated?

Over-the-counter pain medications Signup and view all the answers

What did the new research from the US find about night owls?

They are more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'night owl' refer to?

People who prefer staying up late Signup and view all the answers

Why do people who get up early have an advantage in burning fat for energy?

Their bodies naturally burn fat more easily in the morning Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what is the main activity of owls during the night?

Hunting for food Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of being a night owl, based on the information provided?

Increased risk of heart disease and diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What does the saying 'the early bird catches the worm' suggest about early risers?

They are proactive and seize opportunities Signup and view all the answers

In a medical context, what is the opposite of 'chronic'?

Acute Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if someone is described as 'prone to' something?

They are likely to be affected by the mentioned thing Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'chronic' imply when used to describe a situation?

Long-lasting and persistent Signup and view all the answers

In slang, how is the word 'chronic' often used?

To characterize bad or subpar things Signup and view all the answers