Headaches and Migraines Impair Attention & Learning

HEADACHES/MIGRAINES IMPAIR ATTENTION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT LEARNING It is difficult enough for children to perform academically at acceptable levels in school. The last thing they need is the pain of headaches and migraines to decrease their ability to pay attention and learn. However this is exactly what happens to them according to a study done in Milan, Italy and published in the journal “Headache”. The researchers compared 14 children who had migraines with aura, 29...

Study Supports Link Between Migraines and Depression

Dr. Marc Siegel and Dr. David Samadi weighed in on Fox News Live this morning regarding a recent study that supports a connection between migraines and depression. He stated, “90% of all headaches we have are migraines. It’s a very good study but we don’t know if it’s the fact that you have migraines that make you depressed… maybe your lifestyle changes, maybe it’s intractable because you are so bothered by the headaches. Or is there something that the migraine...

Simple Hints on How to Reduce the Risk of Getting a Migraine

Here are a few helpful hints that can reduce your chance of developing a migraine.

SINUS HEADACHE OR MIGRAINE?

Did you know that nearly 90% of what people think are sinus headaches are actually migraines? These are some of the symptoms that make people think they have a sinus headache...

MIGRAINEURS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HANGOVER HEADACHES

Researchers at the Jefferson Headache Center suggest that migraine sufferers may be more likely to develop an alcohol induced headache after an evening of consuming alcoholic beverages.

Does Smoking Marijuana Make You Skinnier?

Does smoking marijuana make you skinnier? A recent study found that the rates of obesity are less for smokers of marijuana than non-smokers.

Michelle Bachmann – Victorious with MigreLief

Michelle Bachmann, despite the fact that she takes prescription medications to try to control her migraines, has been hospitalized more than once to get serious episodes under control.

Pain Medication May Worsen Migraine Diagnosis

Recent research is indicating that overuse of pain medications is causing episodic sufferers to become chronic sufferers (their total number of monthly headache days actually increases).

Migraines and Menopause

Women approaching menopause may experience less migraines while others may experience migraines for the first time. A recent study at the European Neurological Society found....

BENEFITS OF MIGRAINES?

Can their be benefits to getting migraines. A recent study found migraine sufferers are less likely to get breast cancer.

Whole Foods and Organic Foods…Is it Worth the Extra Money?

Are organic foods worth the extra price? Studies have shown that organic foods, in general, do not have greater “nutritional” values than conventionally grown foods.

New Warning of Botox Dangers

Company Marketing Botox Loses 212 Million Lawsuit Over Side-Effects. Botox is now used by some people seeking relief from Migraines.