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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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Nighttime brain cleaning and headaches

Our bodies are constantly engaged in metabolic processes. Most of them happen without our doing, and many go entirely...

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Migraines: energy shortages in the brain?

The world of migraine research has been buzzing for decades, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. There’s a...

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Headache myths: what’s the real deal?

Headaches affect almost everyone. After all, nearly everyone experiences headaches in one form or another. Quite a few...

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Presenteeism: taking your headache to work

“Presenteeism” in this article means showing up to work despite feeling unwell. How common is this, and why do...

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The weather-headache nexus

The impact of weather on our well-being is an evergreen topic that resonates widely across all kinds of media. Headaches...

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