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.
Insane in the membrane: Research has found that specific smells can trigger migraines. More than 50 per cent of migraine sufferers are sensitive to a specific odour, says a new study. The condition is known as osmophobia. Women can be particularly sensitive, with some 70 per cent saying that smell is a trigger.