Bright lights can worsen headaches, but a new study shows an LED light might do the opposite. Doctors Mohab Ibrahim and Rajesh Khanna of the University of Arizona tested green LED lights and white LED lights on small samples of people with chronic migraines. They found that the pain of the group looking at the […]
It may soon be possible to predict when a future migraine attack might happen. Research published in the journal Headache found they could be forecast by analyzing stress. The study authors have developed a new model based on measuring stress from daily hassles. They believe it may be possible to tell whether it will occur […]
By Dr. Brian McDonough There are many causes for headaches, but there is no doubt that sinus headaches are one of the most common causes. As a result, sinus headaches are actually over-diagnosed. A sinus headache is the pressure that can build in the sinuses from fluids, and it certainly can build from an infection or […]
Cassandra Barns, a nutritionist in the U.K, said: “We all know that keeping hydrated is vital for good health. Symptoms of dehydration can include headaches and migraines, but also dry skin, irritability, lack of concentration and dizziness to name but a few. The guidelines are for us to drink eight glasses of water per day. […]
Migraines have a considerable effect on a child’s development, often leading to missed school days, educational delays, and decreased socialization. Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Ryan Williams of the Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia, says parents should never ignore a child’s complaint about headaches. Studies have shown that 8 to 23 percent of […]
New research shows that patients with migraine who have subclinical hypothyroidism and receive thyroid treatment have significantly fewer and less severe headaches. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing that treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism was effective in reducing both the frequency and severity of migraine attacks and improved the quality […]
Between the heat, dehydration, air quality, and July 4 fireworks, many shrug off headaches as just another symptom of summer. But Kerry Knievel, Director of Headache Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, said we need to start taking headaches more seriously. It is important to seek treatment for them, because often patients have […]
Electrical stimulation has shown promise in the treatment of migraines and one device worn on the forehead, the Cefaly, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of migraines. A recently reported study has found that a second electrical stimulation (electric stim) device that is worn on the arm, rather […]
A study has found that the active compounds in cannabis are more effective at reducing the frequency of acute migraine pain than prescription migraine meds, and with fewer side effects. The study included a total of 127 participants who suffered from chronic migraines and cluster headaches. The cannabis-based medication the researchers gave the participants was […]
For the 38 million Americans suffering from the effects of debilitating, recurring migraines, it may come as a surprise that relief could be hiding in the pantry. Between 30-40 percent of migraine sufferers may actually be susceptible to food triggers, meaning keeping a food diary and making lifestyle changes could result in much-needed relief. Stephanie […]
