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Migraines are becoming more and more common. Whether it is the fast pace of life or the amount of stress people are dealing with, migraines are on the rise. They are the third most prevalent illness worldwide. Migraines often begin during puberty. They affect women 3 times more... READ MORE

There are as many as 200 different types of headaches, making it difficult to find out which one you are suffering from. Headaches are little understood because the brain has no nerves and, therefore, cannot feel any pain. So, when you have a headache, it is the nerves and... READ MORE

When you think of migraines, the first thing you might think of is the throbbing, pounding head pain that accompanies them. While this is the most devastating symptom, migraines impact more than your health. They also take a toll on you financially. One woman decided to write... READ MORE

If you have ever suffered through the excruciating pain of migraines, you know they are so much more than bad headaches. If you have not ever had migraines, you may wonder if the headaches you are having are actually migraines. Migraines are as unique as the person suffering from... READ MORE

Migraines can leave their victims with little energy for days at a time. As many as 39 million men, women, and children in the USA and 1 billion people worldwide suffer from migraines. Around 10% of school-age children have migraines, and this percentage increases with age.... READ MORE

Those suffering from migraines often do not realize that there are certain things they can personally do to get some relief from the pain. Let’s take a look at a few of these. Being Emotionally Healthy and Happy Managing stress is important when trying to avoid a migraine attack.... READ MORE

For some, headaches come and go. They may not recur for a few days or even months. However, there are others who have headaches on an almost daily basis. If one has headaches for more than 15 days during a 30-day period, this is considered a chronic headache condition. These... READ MORE

An increase in migraines is seen during the summer months. Why is this so? There can be a number of reasons. Here are some of the most common ones: Sunlight: The sun is much brighter during summer days. It is a good idea to get a decent pair of sunglasses that are polarized.... READ MORE

Migralepsy is a seizure that is triggered by a migraine with aura. For example, a person may suffer from a migraine, and once it is gone, he or she may have a seizure within a few hours. Symptoms include: Seeing flashes of light Unconsciousness Visual disturbances Severe head... READ MORE

Twelve percent of Americans suffer from migraines. That is approximately 38 million men, women, and children. There are more people in the US who have to deal with migraines than all those who have been diagnosed with diabetes and asthma combined. More than a severe headache,... READ MORE