Men Who Are Fit Live Longer

In a recent study, scientists at the University of South Carolina reported that men in their 40s who did well on cardiovascular fitness tests, and stayed fit were 30% less likely to die over the next 11 years. For men who boosted their fitness levels, the research...

Does Weight-Loss Surgery Help Migraineurs?

Research increasingly indicates that obesity may be an influencing factor in migraines.  A recent study looked at the relationship between bariatric (weight-loss) surgery and improvement in migraine pain. The researchers found that bariatric surgery significantly...

Migraines May Raise Risk Of Depression In Women

Just released research indicates that middle-aged women are approximately 40% more likely to become depressed if they have migraine headaches. The study, conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston suggests that the risk of depression stays raised even if...

Health benefits of green tea

Green tea has important antioxidants and compounds that help in maintaining good health. The benefits of green tea are plentiful, including it’s potential to fight cancer and heart disease. There have been studies that show green tea can help lower cholesterol,...

How Pregnancy Changes the Brain

The notion of “pregnancy brain” and its symptoms such as memory loss and general “fogginess” has recently been discussed by Laura M. Glynn, a professor of psychology at Chapman University.  While much research has been done on the teenage and...

Not Enough Sleep?

Tossing and turning, or going to bed too late can make us feel drained the next day. Many migraineurs know lack of sleep is a trigger for a headache. Here are some tips for putting some pep in your step, even if you didn’t sleep well last night….. Let the...

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