Every individual with migraine experiences their headaches differently. Furthermore, each individual migraine attack may be different from the last. Still, there is a general pattern that most migraines follow. It involves three principal phases: Premonitory,...

There is a 50-75% chance that you will experience migraines if one or both of your parents have them. Furthermore, 80% of those with migraines have at least one close relative who also experiences the disorder. In other words, migraines can be hereditary. What Makes...

Headaches in children are common and can become more frequent or severe through adolescence. In fact, migraines affect up to 15 percent of high school children, up to 11 percent of elementary school children and roughly 3 percent of preschool children, according to...

The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation (WEHRF), recently brought together researchers, Houstonians, and friends in Aspen, CO for an exciting evening of socializing, fundraising and education. The focus of the event was to share the ground-breaking research and...

Approximately one in four migraine sufferers will experience a migraine with aura. Below, we’ll define what aura is, when it usually occurs, and what the symptoms are. What Is Aura? Aura is the second of the four possible phases of a migraine: Premonitory...

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month! Our board member, Heidi Bedell, and Executive Advisor, Christine Hollinden, helped raise awareness about these debilitating headaches and shared the mission of The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation.  

Tracking your migraines and headaches can be a helpful tool in identifying triggers, patterns, and trends in your debilitating headaches. Use this tracker to document your symptoms and speak to your doctor about any patterns you notice.  

Consider these statistics: Migraine pain and symptoms affect 29.5 million Americans, and approximately 75% of these people are women. Women report more painful and longer-lasting headaches and more symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting. Migraines are most common in...