by Sue Robbins | Jun 7, 2016 | Migraine
Migraine is the third most common disorder in the world and ranks 6th among more than 300 diseases when it comes to the burden it represents. “Determining the factors that trigger migraine attacks is an important, albeit difficult, step in managing...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 9, 2016 | Migraine
Joanna Klein, a writer for The New York Times” points out that a misconception still exists that migraines are psychological manifestations of women’s inability to manage stress and emotions. She explains some of the history behind this notion, and the...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 8, 2016 | Migraine
A team of researchers from the Medical University of Vienna is investigating new therapies to treat light sensitivity, which causes migraine in many people. For some migraineurs, normal levels of daylight send them to darkened rooms during an attack. They are also...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 21, 2016 | Migraine
A National Headache Foundation survey found that 30% of migraine sufferers report that their diet may be related to their migraine attacks. The following are four foods and beverages that may cause headaches for some and simple swaps that might help reduce the risk of...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 11, 2016 | Migraine
Many things can set off a migraine: loud noises, lack of sleep, stress, even eating a hotdog. The long list of possible triggers has made it difficult for doctors and researchers to figure out how and why migraines occur in the brain. Now, a systematic review of...