Exercise may help migraine symptoms
Certain exercise programmes can significantly decrease migraine intensity and frequency, the results of a Swedish study have indicated. While physical exercise has been shown to trigger migraine...
View ArticleAspirin effective for migraines
A single dose of 900-1000 mg aspirin can substantially reduce migraine headache pain within two hours, for more than half of people who take it, according to new research. It also reduces any...
View ArticleTension headaches
What is a tension headache? This is a severe pain in one or more parts of the head, as well as the back of the neck. It is not caused by any underlying disease. What causes tension headaches? Tension...
View ArticleMeditation may help with migraine pain
Doctors say it can provide instant relief and be a better alternative to painkillers. The ancient yoga-style technique lowers the number of attacks and reduces the agonising symptoms without any nasty...
View ArticleNew causes of migraine revealed
A new study has shed light on the cellular-level changes in nerve structure and function that may play a hand in development of migraine headaches. According to the study by ASPS Member Surgeon Bahman...
View ArticleMigraines – What are they, and how to treat them
A throbbing, pulsating ache, affecting one half of the head. That too at least twice a month. Migraine makes you want to blow your brains out, or at least take a handful of painkillers until you get...
View ArticleTriggers that may set off migraines
Research has shown that habits such as too much or too little sleep and extreme exercise can trigger migraines, and the thinking has been that your best bet for managing migraines is to know your...
View ArticlePorridge can help protect against heart disease
Porridge could actually save your life, according to new research. A 25-year study of 100,000 people in the US found people who ate the cereal regularly had been protected from heart disease. The cause...
View ArticleInjection to treat migraines shows promise
The first treatment specifically designed to treat migraines has been developed – a breakthrough experts say is of ‘ground-breaking’ importance. The new injection gives hope to the hundreds of...
View ArticlePiercing of the inner ear may treat migraines
Living with migraines can make daily life a nightmare for some. Now, sufferers claim they have found relief through a simple treatment that doctors have likened to acupuncture. A £50 piercing of the...
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