Dehydration can be a major issue in and of itself. But when life gets busy or changes pace on holiday for example, it can be all too easy to overlook this important potential migraine trigger. Causes of dehydration We all … Continue reading
We know only too well how a migraine can eat into a week. When we are well we often tend to over compensate and try and pack in extra tasks, because we can. The added stress can prove a vicious … Continue reading
Can what you eat make a difference? We understand that what triggers a migraine is complex and varies from person to person, but for many of us living with migraine, triggers can be dietary. A report in the May issue … Continue reading
It comes as no surprise to the one in four women and one in 12 men affected by migraine to learn that it features among the in World Health Organisation’s 20 most disabling lifetime conditions. Migraine on its own accounts … Continue reading
Migraine sufferers know only too well the miserable effects of the condition that can sometimes reduce us to tears. A study by European doctors published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests this is just what’s going on … Continue reading
A new study has revealed that older people who have a history of both migraines and depression may have smaller brains than those with a history of only one or neither of these conditions. The study, conducted by Larus S. … Continue reading
A stroke occurs when there is an interruption to the blood supply to the brain, either due to a blockage (ischaemic stroke) or due to local bleeding (haemorrhagic stroke). People who suffer with certain types of migraines are thought to … Continue reading
A new study has linked migraines to a form of sleep disorder known as ‘advanced sleep phase’, a condition leading to a tendency to sleep and rise earlier than normal, with both conditions sharing a genetic link. The study, performed by … Continue reading