Headaches and Migraines - Page 7

October 27, 2015

6 ways to prevent migraines

A bad migraine can ruin your day—or week. Here’s how to stop these headaches before they start.

October 27, 2015

6 natural ways to prevent and treat headaches

Anyone who's ever had a headache (and that's 90 percent of the entire population, according to some estimates) knows that they can range from nagging to debilitating.

October 27, 2015

Blood fats may play a role in migraines

Women who get migraines have different levels of certain fats in their blood than women who don't get these headaches, a small new study suggests.

October 26, 2015

10 foods that may trigger a migraine

As if migraines weren't awful enough, it can be downright overwhelming to sidestep all the things that could set off an attack.

October 26, 2015

Costly, complex headache treatment on the rise

Contrary to most treatment guidelines for uncomplicated headaches, doctors are ordering expensive scans and referring patients to specialists more often, racking up unnecessary healthcare costs, a new study finds.

October 26, 2015

‘Scandal’ actress reveals battle with debilitating condition

Actress and recording artist Bellamy Young, who plays First Lady Melody “Mellie” Grant on the hit TV show “Scandal,” logs upwards of 17 hours a day on set, so maintaining her energy levels is crucial.

October 26, 2015

Hangovers cost US employers a staggering amount

A splitting headache is exactly what too much drinking is causing America—both in the people who imbibe and in the US economy.

October 25, 2015

Muscle weakness may contribute to tension headaches

Strength training might help prevent tension headaches, or at least reduce their pain, according to a small Danish study. 

October 25, 2015

5 weird migraine treatments that could give you relief

It’s no secret that migraines are a serious pain. About 37 million Americans get migraines, and women are three times more likely to have them than men, according to the National Headache Foundation. Ouch!

October 24, 2015

Positive thinking may increase effectiveness of migraine drugs

Talk about mind over matter: A quirky new study suggests patients' expectations can make a big difference in how they feel after treatment for a migraine.