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Springtime With Migraine and Headache Disorders

Spring is a season of new beginnings, however, for many individuals living with migraine and other headache disorders, it’s also a season of new challenges. The change in weather can increase symptoms, and the fluctuation in barometric pressure, temperature, and…

HeadWise – Episode 150: Living With Migraine in the Military

Don’t miss this episode of HeadWise to celebrate International Women’s Day. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks with Samantha Aquino, an active duty U.S. service member and Marine Corps combat veteran who served four deployments, including two tours in Afghanistan. She was…

HeadWise – Episode 149: News Edition #4

Is it safe to take ubrogepant and atogepant together? What is Pulmatrix? What’s new in cluster headache? What are the latest MRI findings in migraine? Are migraine triggers as numerous and as important as we think? Hear the latest headache…

Migraine 101 Video Series Released

Chicago, Ill. (March 1, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced today a new video series for people living with migraine and headache disorders. Tom Dabertin, CEO/Executive Director of the NHF, said the Migraine 101 videos address a comprehensive…

HeadWise – Episode 147: Migraine and Headache Care for Veterans

HeadWise – Episode 147: Migraine and Headache Care for Veterans Veterans are disproportionately affected by headache disorders. Dr. Jason Sico, National Director of the VA Headache Centers of Excellence, talks to Dr. Lindsay Weitzel about Operation Brainstorm – a…

What Your Flu Headache is Telling You

The flu season is at its peak, and more and more people are becoming susceptible to the contagious virus. With this year’s intense new strain and shortage of effective vaccines, preventing the flu is crucial, especially for those who experience chronic migraine. However, for those who contract the virus, here are some things to keep in mind to understand your headache when dealing with the flu.

Just Add Water – Robb Discovered His Migraine Trigger

A person discovers that dehydration is their migraine trigger.

Heads UP – Episode 132: Screen Time and Distraction Techniques for Kids With Migraine

Is there a place for screen time for kids with migraine? Many parents (and physicians) limit screen time and other stimulating factors when a child has a migraine. Sometimes children with migraine are left in dark rooms with nothing to…

Heads UP – Episode 127: The Seven Second Freeze Challenge

Heads UP – Episode 127: The Seven Second Freeze Challenge In this week’s episode of Heads UP, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel chats with Tom Dabertin about the National Headache Foundation (NHF) call to action for Americans to “drink and donate” as…

Prove to Me that Meditating is Going to Help me Overcome Migraine

By Lindsay Weitzel, PhD Host of Heads UP Podcast Founder of MigraineNation Republished courtesy of Juva Health For years, I really wanted to meditate. I wanted to be that person who peacefully sat cross-legged with her eyes closed and gathered…

Heads UP – Episode 119: Explaining Aphasia

Bruce Willis’s aphasia diagnosis and retirement from acting have led many following the news to search for more information on the disease. In this episode of Heads UP, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel welcomes back Dr. Amelia Barrett for a timely discussion…

Heads UP – Episode 118: Medication Overuse Treatment Strategy Trial for Migraine and Headache

Heads UP – Episode 118: Medication Overuse Treatment Strategy Trial -The idea of medication overuse and medication overuse headache can seem almost contradictory at times. It can seem like the very medicines we were instructed to take at the onset…

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