
Lifestyle
Nausea and Headache
March 29, 2012
An overwhelming 92 percent of migraineurs experience nausea during a migraine attack. Learn more about headache and nausea.
Lifestyle
Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children
March 26, 2012
More than 500,000 children and adolescents visit hospitals for TBI in the U.S. every year. Almost half of children with mild TBIs end up with headaches months later.
Lifestyle
From the Dietitian: Chocolate and Headaches
March 22, 2012
When it comes to chocolate and headache, remember that it’s safe—in small amounts.
Lifestyle
Maybe Your Nerves Are Just Trapped?
March 19, 2012
The greater occipital nerves reach from the spine through the neck to the top of the head. Irritation of these nerves can cause aching, tingling or shooting pain (or neuralgia) in the neck or scalp or toward the eye.
Lifestyle
The 10 Headaches You Can't Ignore
March 15, 2012
Sometimes, a headache can be treated with a dose of pain medication and a little relaxation. Other times, it’s a sign of a serious and potentially life-threatening problem. If you have one of these 10 headaches, see a physician.
Lifestyle
The Anxiety Headache
March 12, 2012
The relationship between anxiety and headache is bidirectional—headache can cause anxiety, anxiety can cause headache. Learn more.
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Migraine With Aura Linked to High Cholesterol
March 8, 2012
Research shows a connection between this migraine with aura and elevated levels of lipids, particularly cholesterol and triglycerides.
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Allergy and Sinus Headaches: Fact or Fiction?
March 5, 2012
They’re common terms in our society: allergy headache, sinus headache. But do these conditions actually exist? You may be surprised.
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Medication Overuse and Rebound Headaches
March 1, 2012
It might be tempting to take more medication than you’ve been prescribed. But it’s important to be aware that taking medication too often can actually cause new headaches.
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Smoking and Headache
February 27, 2012
Tobacco and smoke are known contributors to migraine and headache.
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From the Dietitian: Caffeine for Headache?
February 24, 2012
Is caffeine good or bad for headache? It’s best to consult with your headache specialist who can determine the appropriate treatment for your specific condition. But here are some general guidelines.
Lifestyle
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Migraine
February 20, 2012
The majority of people who suffer from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome are women ages 15 to 50 and is often associated with hormonal changes or traumas. In some cases, POTS only occurs during a migraine attack.
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What Is Silent Migraine?
February 16, 2012
It has a provocative name, but essentially silent migraine (also called “acephalic migraine”) is just migraine symptoms without the head pain.
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Valentine's Day Special: Migraine and Your Love Life
February 13, 2012
Migraineurs often report having to miss out on family events and special occasions due to their pain. So it follows that a migraineur’s love life must also pose its challenges.
Lifestyle
Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
February 9, 2012
It’s not the most appealing of topics. But irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very real concern for some migraineurs.
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Sleep Apnea and Headache
February 6, 2012
Not surprisingly, sleep apnea leads to fatigue, and sometimes it’s associated with headache. But the reason for the association with headache is tricky.
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10 Ways to Block Out Light
February 2, 2012
Migraine is often accompanied by sensitivity to light, particularly flickering light. Here are 10 tricks of the trade you can use to block out light.
Lifestyle
Super Bowl Special: Football and Migraines
January 30, 2012
Football players must be on the lookout for painful headaches as well. Athletes can experience several types of headaches as a result of activity.
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The Thunderclap Headache
January 26, 2012
Some researchers say the thunderclap headache is a warning sign of an impending rupture of an aneurysm or an aneurysm has ruptured. Other possible causes include brain infections, blood clots, leakage of spinal fluid and brain tumor.
Lifestyle
Register for a Live Chat on Cluster Headache
January 23, 2012
Register for a live chat with Frederick G. Freitag, DO, on the subject of cluster headache.
Lifestyle
Migraine Movies
January 20, 2012
The headache disorder that’s caused so much pain for so many is the star of two new films.
Lifestyle
Guest Post: My Journey to Migraine Diagnosis
January 6, 2012
Guest blogger Annabelle Favet describes her journey to a diagnosis of basilar migraine.
Lifestyle
Should You Drive with Migraine?
January 3, 2012
The pain of a migraine can leave migraineurs completely impaired and unable to sit up. Driving with migraine could put you in danger.
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Ice Pack vs. Heating Pad for Headache Relief
December 30, 2011
Should you use heat or ice to relieve headache? It likely depends on the type of headache you have and your body’s response. Heat may help. Cold may help. Both may help. Consider the facts.
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Study: Headache is Most Common Chronic Pain in Children
December 26, 2011
According to a new study, chronic (recurrent) pain is also common among children. And the most common type of chronic pain is headache.
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Laugh With Us: Headache Comics
December 9, 2011
While migraine and headache are nothin to laugh at, comedy may be one of the best medicines.
Lifestyle
Dental Conditions and Headache
December 5, 2011
Surprisingy enough, a trip to the dentist may be a step in the right direction to reduce your head pain.
Lifestyle
Do Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Cause Headache?
November 28, 2011
"Going Green" is a noble cause…but could it negatively impact your head health?
Lifestyle
Survey: Migraineurs Would Do Anything for Pain Relief
November 25, 2011
A new survey found that migraineurs would be willing to “give up something they value for an entire year in exchange for never having to suffer another migraine.”
Lifestyle
Quick Guide to Keeping a Migraine or Headache Diary
November 18, 2011
Every headache sufferer can benefit from knowing what triggers his or her pain and when it might come back. By keeping a diary, you can do just that.
Lifestyle
Tyramine in Food Could Cause Headache
November 14, 2011
Tyramine is an ingredient in many different foods that has been known as to be a trigger for many head ache sufferers. Learn more about what it is, where you can find it, and how to avoid it.
Lifestyle
Tori Spelling and Postpartum Migraine
November 10, 2011
Spelling’s case is an example of the hormonal changes that occur after giving birth and the impact they can have on migraine. Incidence of postpartum migraine is estimated at anywhere from 4.5 percent to 38 percent, depending on the study.
Lifestyle
Aura and Migraine: Smells, Spots and Signals
November 7, 2011
Do you see flashing lights or smell a scent that isn’t really in the air shortly before you get a migraine? Then learn more about what this warning sign, known as an aura, really is.
Lifestyle
The Connection Between Headache and MSG
November 4, 2011
Since MSG is in so many different foods, we thought it would be a good idea to give you a complete run down on what it is, how it affects you and where you can find it.
Lifestyle
Find Your Food Trigger: Keep a Diet Diary
October 28, 2011
To pin down those pesky food triggers and prevent your next headache or migraine, keep a journal of everything you eat.
Lifestyle
3D Movies and Headache Pain
October 24, 2011
3D movies and TVs are a new source of entertainment, but what does this mean for your headache?
Lifestyle
Heart Condition and Migraine? Beware the Triptans
October 17, 2011
Many head ache sufferers use Triptans as a common pain relief medication. But, did you know that if you have a heart condition, using them can be dangerous to your health?
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Aspirin vs. Triptan for Migraine Prevention
October 10, 2011
When your head is pounding and you feel a migraine building, but you’re not sure yet how intense it will get, should you take an aspirin or a triptan?
Lifestyle
Reading on Your Cell Phone Could Cause Migraine
October 6, 2011
If you are reading this article on your smart phone, then stop.
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