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Headaches are one of the most common health complaints worldwide and there are many headache types. In the United States alone, as many as 14 percent of the population (around 45 million people) have chronic headache conditions, according to the National Headache Foundation.... READ MORE

Headaches seem to follow traumatic events. Is it just a coincidence or is there a reason for it? If you have recently gone through some sort of trauma — a car accident, a sporting injury, a serious fall, a blow to the head or neck, or a similar event — you may find... READ MORE

A common misconception about migraines is they are just really bad headaches. While a headache is one of the symptoms of a migraine, common headaches can often be resolved by drinking some water to ward off dehydration or getting a good night’s rest. Migraines are much more... READ MORE

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