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What is Complex Migraine?

July 2024, Episode 188: Have you heard the term “Complex Migraine”? Did you know that it is not an actual diagnosis in the ICHD-3? In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD to…

Impact of Migraine on Daily Life

Welcome to NHF InSights. We are excited to kick off the inaugural episode of NHF InSights podcast with a collaboration between the National Headache Foundation and Pfizer. Dive into the findings of a third-party survey, sponsored by Pfizer, that…

PACAP and Migraine

June 2024, Episode 187: What is Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide, also known as PACAP, and how does it affect migraine? Host Lindsay Weitzel discusses PACAP and its relationship with migraine with Professor of Molecular Physiology, Biophysics, and Neurology, Andrew Russo….

Burnout From Migraine and Headache Disorders

June 2024, Episode 186: Have you ever felt like you might be experiencing burnout from migraine disease or another headache disorder? In this week’s episode of #HeadWise Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks to pain psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD about burnout related…

The Vagus Nerve and Its Impact on Migraine and Headache

June 2024, Episode 185: Why is everyone talking about the vagus nerve? What does it do? How is it related to migraine and cluster headache? Is it related to other types of chronic pain? Tune in to this episode of…

How “Caring For Women With Migraine Benefits Everyone”

May 2024 Episode 184: In this episode of HeadWise host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD, about her impactful acceptance speech for the Women’s Health Science Award from the American Headache Society titled “Caring for Women with…

Fibromyalgia as a Migraine Comorbidity Part 2

May 2024, Episode 183: Host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, asks headache specialist Vince Martin, MD, to address the questions from our audience members after our recent episode titled: Fibromyalgia as a Migraine Comorbidity. Found here: https://headaches.org/fibromyalgia-as-a-migraine-comorbidity/ Why do we get cognitive…

Board Member, Jill Dehlin, Featured in the News

National Headache Foundation board member, Jill Dehlin, is featured in a recent article by WILX 10 news. Dehlin received the Heroism in Headache Advocacy Award from the organization Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy, at the March 2024 Headache on the…

Understanding the Link Between Migraine and Depression And Strategies for Self-Care

May 2024, Episode 182: Join Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, for a discussion on the relationship between migraine and depression. They explore how these conditions often coexist, sharing practical tips for managing symptoms. Transcript for General Depression Episode…

Headache and Migraine News, April 2024

April 2024, Episode 181: Tune in to this month’s HeadWise News episode with host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD and headache specialist Tim Smith, MD, as they discuss the latest in headache and migraine research. Ever wonder what type of exercise is…

Dizziness, Vertigo, Lightheadedness? Maybe Vestibular Migraine

April 2024, Episode 180: Learn about the distinct symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for vestibular migraine. Gain useful insights into its differentiation from other vestibular disorders like Meniere’s disease and BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). This episode explores the common…

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Complexity of MSG as a Trigger: While MSG has been implicated as a migraine trigger, the evidence is mixed and somewhat inconclusive. Studies conducted with high doses of MSG have shown varied results in triggering headaches, making it challenging to…

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