Headache and migraine Archive

Muscle tightening or jerking during a severe migraine can have several explanations. Learn about the possible causes.

Severe right-sided belly and back pain with a normal scan may point to irritated spinal nerves. Explore options that could help ease symptoms.

A 2026 study suggested that helping care for grandchildren can offer cognitive benefits, helping older adults maintain stronger memory and language skills. Grandmothers who helped with childcare-related tasks also showed less overall cognitive decline over time than non-caregiving peers.

LATE dementia (which stands for limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy) was formally recognized in 2019. LATE and Alzheimer's disease both involve progressive memory loss, but LATE usually advances more slowly than Alzheimer's.

Wondering if sour cream, yogurt, nuts, peanut butter, or other foods are migraine triggers? Learn which foods are proven culprits and how to spot your triggers.

Name slips and misplaced keys can feel unsettling in your 70s. Learn which memory changes are typical and when they might signal something more.

A blackout can be frightening and confusing. Learn what clues doctors look for and which tests help uncover the cause.

Depression and migraines often travel together, with each able to worsen the other.

In this video, learn what researchers are discovering about who gets migraines, exploring such factors as genetics, the role of hormones, and related conditions.