Apps for Migraines: Helpful or Harmful?
Migraines are more than just headaches. Migraines are complex neurological conditions that come with a wide variety of symptoms like sensitivity to sound, light, and smell, vision disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and severe head pain. According to The Migraine Trust,...
Breakthrough Solution to Aid Women Suffering from Migraines
Every year, millions of people across the globe suffer from migraines. Unless you or someone you care about has struggled with this pain, you might not realize how incapacitating migraines can be. Many individuals are surprised to learn that migraines are one of the...
Is Too Much Screen Time Causing Your Child’s Headaches?
Managing your child’s screen time has always been a challenge. Most kids these days seem to know how to operate devices from a young age, and those screens can be mesmerizing. It may seem like you’re always battling to limit screen time, and then the COVID-19 pandemic...
Pain Awareness Month: Raising Awareness for Migraine Pain in September
Since 2001, September has been Pain Awareness Month, a time where organizations and individuals can work together to raise public awareness of chronic pain and pain management. Many people across the world deal with some type of pain, which often interferes with...
Botox Treatment for Migraines: What You Need to Know
Around one in seven people across the world experience a migraine at some point in their life, according to The Migraine Trust. Approximately two percent of the global population deals with chronic migraines. If you’re a part of that two percent and you deal with...
Telemedicine for Headaches: Relief Through Virtual Care
In the past, most people experiencing acute or chronic headache symptoms would make an appointment with their doctor to receive needed care. In cases where symptoms were particularly severe, patients may have even gone to urgent care. With the COVID-19 pandemic,...
River Oaks Lifestyle: The Science and Hope Behind Headache Research
Recently, the Director of the Will Erwin Headache Research Center, Dr. Mark Burish got the opportunity to share our story and give insight into what the research center and foundation is doing in the fight against debilitating headaches and migraines. Click here to...
New Migraine Medications Approved: Reyvow, Ubrelvy, and Nurtec
Headaches and migraines can be debilitating when they strike, leaving sufferers looking for any available treatment. Since there is not yet a cure for most headaches, people often turn to medication for relief. Recently, three new medications were approved for the...
Tips for Balancing a Career and Frequent Migraines
Nothing can ruin a workday quite like a migraine. You may barely be able to get anything done, and you may end up having to go home or call out completely before the day gets started. About 76% of people who have migraines say that their condition has a detrimental...
How to Build a Stellar Support System for Your Migraine-Riddled Life
Migraines can last as short as four hours, but some intense headaches can go on for as long as three days. These horrendous medical events can steal big chunks of your valuable time and become a major stumbling block in your life. For individuals who experience...
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