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Migraine in Men: Underestimated and Unspoken

Migraine is primarily seen as a 'women’s disease.' While more common in women, migraines do affect men as well, and...

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Migraine and our sense of smell — more about an astonishing connection

What we smell affects how we experience pain. This connection has been known literally for thousands of years. Even the...

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What causes tension headaches?

The kind of headache most people are familiar with – without knowing its name – is “tension-type headache“...

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“Migraines are headaches when you don’t actually have a headache”: migraine stereotypes and their impact

Migraine is a heavy burden with a devastating impact on many aspects of life. Misconceptions about migraines as...

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Brain freeze and the winter blues: winter wellness tips for a healthy mind and brain

Some people with headaches or migraines notice their symptoms worsen during autumn and winter. Is it because everything...

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Migraine and diabetes: is there a connection?

To work properly, our brain needs a steady supply of energy. Its main fuel is glucose (a type of sugar). Since the...

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Caffeine and headaches – what’s new?

We last discussed the different aspects of caffeine in its many forms in summer 2021. Now it’s time to see what the...

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From aura to attack: understanding the latest insights on migraine

Up to ten percent of people with migraine experience the phenomenon known as “aura”. The ancient Greeks used this...

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What our eyes can have to do with headaches

Our perception of the world depends on a complex interaction between our brain and our sensory organs. We receive...

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Headaches: a real burden

People with migraines and tension-type headaches often feel their suffering isn’t taken seriously. Because their pain...

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