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Headache and migraine Archive

Shining a light on migraine relief

Published August 30, 2016

Heart Health

Migraine linked with increased risk of heart disease in women

Updated July 14, 2016

Migraine headaches are associated with an increased risk of heart disease as well as stroke in women.

Healthy aging and longevity

Botox injections get another nod for treating migraine headaches

Updated June 16, 2016

In its 2016 guidelines, the American Academy of Neurology recommended the use of onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox) injections as a way to help reduce the frequency of chronic migraines.

Pain

How to handle a headache

Updated May 10, 2016

Intermittent tension-type headaches may seem like a consequence of everyday life. Yet you can minimize and even prevent them.

Tension-type headaches can be annoying, but they can often be nipped in the bud by using nonprescription pain relievers.
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Compared to migraines, tension-type headaches are a mere annoyance. They tend to be relatively mild and usually aren't accompanied by nausea or oversensitivity to light or sounds. Yet they can occasionally disrupt your day, making it difficult to concentrate on work or enjoy leisure pastimes.