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.
Many types of events and conditions can alter conditions in the brain and trigger migraines. They include: 1  Emotional stress. 2  Physical exertion (such as intense exercise, lifting, or even bowel movements or sexual activity). 3  Abrupt weather changes. 4  Bright or flickering lights. 5  Odors.