If you have migraines, you’ve likely been told to get over it and power through. “Migraines are just bad headaches” is one of the 10 myths our neurologist busts in this article.
Is the Newest Migraine Prevention Drug Right for You?
The first drug specifically developed for migraine prevention has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Should you switch? Headache specialist Zubair Ahmed, MD, weighs in.
How You Can Stop Headaches From Derailing Your Workouts
Exercise-induced headaches are a pain. Find out about preventive techniques and prescription medications that can help keep your workouts on track.
Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hormones?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Clinical psychologist Steven J. Krause, PhD, answers this one about migraine headaches.
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4 Natural, Drug-Free Ways to Fight Your Migraine Headaches
A bad headache can temporarily stop you in your tracks. Chronic migraines or tension headaches can be debilitating. But you don’t always have to reach for ibuprofen to get relief. According to integrative medicine specialist Melissa Young, MD, there are more natural ways to manage and prevent these types of headaches – therapies you can … Read More
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School is not the only thing that begins in the fall. For many children, the stress of returning to classes brings on an unwanted result: headaches.
5 New Ways to Ease Headache Pain
Many of us struggle with headaches. More than 40 million Americans have headaches that are chronic and recurring, according to the National Headache Foundation. Some key contributors to head pain include stress, alcohol, skipping meals, nitrates, menstruation, weather changes, bright lights, exertion, exposure to smoke, high altitude, strong odors and alteration of sleep. Today, there … Read More
