Durable Goods Orders. DEFINITION of 'Durable Goods Orders'. An economic indicator released monthly by the Bureau of Census that reflects new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for delivery of factory hard goods (durable goods) in the near term or future.
Cogniphobia in Migraine: The Fear and Avoidance of Thinking. Cogniphobia is the fear and subsequent avoidance of cognitive exertion in people with migraine because it is believed to trigger migraine episodes. Cognitive difficulties during migraine may contribute to the high rates of burden in occupational and household functioning.
A migraine is a type of headache. It may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound. In many people, a throbbing pain is felt only on one side of the head. A migraine headache is caused by abnormal brain activity. This activity can be triggered by many things. But the exact chain of events remains unclear. Most medical experts believe the attack begins in the brain and involves nerve pathways and chemicals. The changes affect blood flow in the brain and surrounding tissues.