What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advice People Without Migraines Have Given MeI stopped telling people about my daily migraines because I noticed a strange trend when I’d reveal my brain-grilling neurological disorder: The tips. The lovely woman I’d meet at a... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments45 comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Ways Migraine Prepared Me to Be a ParentWhen we think of migraine we often think of the negative aspects: missed work or school days, cancelled plans, doctor bills, lonely days in bed, days in pain trying to... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Experience With...What's It Called? Topamax!I’m always forgetting my…um…wait…words. It’s a mad dash in the morning to get ready for school. Like an auctioneer, I’m calling out the next article of clothing my kindergartener needs... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
Impact of Migraine on My CareerMigraine is a disease that touches all areas of your life. A career is a huge area that gets affected by migraine. I’ve had the same career for thirty-plus years... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments45 comments
Signs and Symptoms of Cluster HeadacheWhile sometimes confused with migraine disease, cluster headache is not a type of migraine and has its own set of signs and symptoms. Cluster headache is a primary headache disorder... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stressors of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cluster Headache TreatmentsCluster headache is characterized by the location and severity of the headaches. They develop suddenly and can last for 15 minutes or up to a few hours. This can make... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take The Clinical Trial Patient Voice Survey (Now Closed)Have you participated in a clinical trial? Are you interested in participating in future clinical trials? We want to hear more about your experience! Migraine.com/Health Union is teaming up with... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cluster Headache and Oxygen TherapyCluster headaches are excruciatingly painful, debilitating headaches that occur in clusters. They generally affect one side of the head and result in other symptoms that affect the same side of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mindful DistractionYou may have come across the joke “French people are so tough they eat pain for breakfast”. As a Francophone, I always chuckle when I see it displayed on T-shirts... By Khalid Moomand3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Warming Up With MigraineNow that it is getting hot outside, I know that I have to be much more diligent in my migraine care and attentiveness. The combination of increased temperatures and heightened... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Cluster Headache and High AltitudeTraveling to a high altitude may trigger the onset of cluster headache. A change in altitude can affect cerebral blood flow. Cluster headache is a form of primary headache that... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cluster Headache Food TriggersThere are no clear-cut causes of cluster headaches, a form of primary headache. These painful headaches typically affect one side of the head and other areas of the face requiring... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A New Low: Migraine Causes Hair Loss And Tooth DecayMigraine takes and takes and takes! As if navigating severe pain and complex neurological symptoms weren’t enough, we might also have our vanity taken to task by this disease. Due... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments105 comments
Using My Smartwatch Info to Take Charge of My HealthRecently I saved up and purchased a new activity watch that would allow me to measure my swim, biking and running for training. At the moment, health-wise, there is no... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Better Sleep with Essential OilsSleep is key to better health, but especially better migraine management for me. Generally speaking, I’m a good sleeper. I fall asleep easily and aside from a bathroom break or... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments