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Disability Benefits and Headache Disorders

December 2020, Episode 2020: Have you tried to get social security disability benefits for migraine or headache disorders? If so, you know how difficult and frustrating the process is for people living with migraine disease and headache disorders. Don’t miss…

Surviving the Holidays

December 2020, Episode 79: The holidays can bring both joy and extra stress. This year the holidays are intersecting with COVID-19, social distancing, package delays, and distance learning. In this week’s episode of Heads Up, Dr. Dawn Buse, a psychologist…

November 2020 HEADFIRST Newsletter

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Medical Update on Nocira

November 2020, Episode 78: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks with Dr. Tim Smith about Nocira, the latest device being trialed for migraine treatment. This interesting device works with your smartphone and utilizes puffs of air into your ear through what look…

White Matter Lesions and Migraine Disease

November 2020, Episode 77: Have you been told you have white matter lesions on your MRI findings? What does it mean? How many of us have this finding? Should we be concerned? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks with Dr. Vince Martin…

Miriam’s Story of Gratitude

My name is Miriam Edelstein. My migraine journey started when I was 18. Migraines took over my life – I found an amazing doctor who changed my life. You are not alone when you suffer from migraines. I hope you enjoy my journey!

2020 Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to the 2020 winner of the National Headache Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award – Cen Xu, Ph.D., of Amgen Inc. Dr. Xu was honored at the NHF’s 34th Annual Gala for her groundbreaking research in treating migraine disease. Dr. Xu…

A Tribute to the Original Headache Hero – Dr. Seymour Diamond

Dr. Merle Diamond discusses the legacy of her father, Dr. Seymour Diamond. Dr. Seymour Diamond was a world-renowned leader in headache medicine. In addition, he was an extraordinary advocate for those experiencing migraine disease and other chronic forms of headache….

Congratulations to Our Award Winners!

We are all looking forward to the NHF’s Golden Gala tomorrow night! We aren’t just celebrating the National Headache Foundation’s 50th year, but we are also celebrating these remarkable people who have made a difference. Tune in tomorrow to learn…

October 2020 HEADFIRST Newsletter

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Ana Shares her Struggle

Migraine, loneliness and frustration

Migraine Stigma, Disability, and Workplace Discrimination

October 2020, Episode 76: Dr. Robert Shapiro talks to Dr. Lindsay Weitzel about the stigma and workplace discrimination experienced by people with migraine and other headache disorders. Do you know what the “legitimacy deficit” is in reference to migraine? Have…

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