Cluster headaches get their name from the cyclical nature of their appearance. Cluster headaches are one of the most painful headache types, often awakening a person in the middle of the night with intense pain. Cluster periods during which frequent attacks occur can last from weeks to months and then […]
One of the most common disorders of the human nervous system is headache. An estimated 46% of adults worldwide suffer from active migraines or other headache disorders.1 Migraines can be extremely debilitating for the many millions of sufferers, impacting their quality of life from their personal to their professional lives. […]
In many instances exercise is a good way for people with headaches and migraines to cope, but for some, exercise may actually trigger a debilitating headache. Exercise headaches, sometimes called exertional headaches, occur during or after sustained or strenuous exercise.1 Some activities associated with exercise-induced headaches include weightlifting, cycling, running, and rowing. A primary […]
Headaches are such a common condition that they result in upwards of 12 million doctor visits yearly with an astounding loss of $31 billion annually in costs and loss of productivity. People who suffer with migraines and other chronic headaches, as well as their loved ones, understand the impact that a migraine headache can have […]
For the estimated 45 million people worldwide1 suffering from migraines, discovering treatment methods that can not only ease the pain from an episode already in progress, but can also prevent future attacks is extremely important. Oftentimes, migraine sufferers can only hope that their medications will be effective and cut short […]
Tension headaches are an extremely common condition across the U.S., with a reported 3 million cases occurring each year.1 Tension headaches are often referred to as “stress headaches” and are characterized by mild to moderate band-like pain around the forehead or at the back of the head and neck. Tension headaches can be episodic, occurring […]
Back in June of this year, NBC News released an article about a new class of medicines aimed at stopping migraines before they begin. With over 36 million Americans suffering from migraines, this can sound like an appealing option on the surface. Since migraines are not an ordinary headache, they […]
For the approximately 36 million people in the U.S. suffering with migraines, finding a treatment option that works can be a huge struggle. Many of the available treatment options are geared towards reducing the severity of an attack once it has already begun. Some treatments are aimed at preventing migraine attacks using different medications […]
Headaches can be such a common occurrence that many people start to consider them a normal part of life. While popping a painkiller is often peoples’ go-to for relief, there are many safe and effective, natural ways to nip a headache in the bud: Prepare a pot of ginger root tea […]
Fall is in the air, and besides just bringing cooler temperatures and shorter days, the shift in weather can also wreak havoc on people who suffer from migraines. For about half of people with migraines, the weather is a known trigger. It’s not exactly certain which part about the weather […]
