We already know the devastating havoc which catching the coronavirus can result in. Reduced lung capacity, fever, difficulty breathing – the illness is incredibly serious. It’s not just the catching the virus itself that is causing people damage though. The … Continue reading
It’s estimated that around 20% of people who suffer from episodic migraines (migraines which take place on fourteen or fewer days per month) may also have depression. That percentage of sufferers goes up as the number of migraine days per … Continue reading
Data from the prospective longitudinal Toronto Concussion Study has shown that migraine history predicted how severe a person’s concussions would be. The study was conducted by Laura Langer, MSc, from the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute of University Health Network, and her … Continue reading
Anyone, whether they suffer from an illness or not, can feel pretty bad the day after a night of little sleep, but for migraine sufferers it can be the final trigger for a migraine attack. It’s not just the amount … Continue reading
One in seven people, or 14.7% of the population, is thought to suffer from migraines, and in general migraines are considered to be a problem that adults suffer with, but children can also be affected. Not many people know that … Continue reading
If you suffer from migraines and have ever considered doing yoga, there’s now even more of a reason to try it. A study published in the medical journal Neurology has shown how yoga could reduce the frequency, duration, and pain … Continue reading
Until recently migraines weren’t thought to leave a permanent mark on the brain. Yes, they’re absolutely horrendous while you’re going through them, but once they’re over they’re over. However, according to a study published in the journal Neurology, it seems … Continue reading
Karl Spencer Lashley was a prominent psychologist and behaviourist between the 1930s and 50s. He also happened to suffer from migraines with aura. Although primarily his research focused on locating which areas in the brain were responsible for learning and … Continue reading
Following the introduction of the 2010 Equality Act “employers must make reasonable adjustments to accommodate a worker with a disability”. Under this act a person is disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and … Continue reading
Much of what we know today in terms of migraine definition and treatment can be attributed to one man and those who he worked with; Harold George Wolff. Commonly cited as the “father of modern headache research” he spent thirty … Continue reading