Migraine

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Researchers Expose Top Myths About Migraine Triggers
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Researchers Expose Top Myths About Migraine Triggers

Many people around the world suffer from migraine—up to 1 billion worldwide. But how many of these people, you included, actually know exactly what triggers a migraine? Not nearly enough. Migrai...

MigraineMarijuana and Migraines: Who Knew?

Marijuana and Migraines: Who Knew?

For hundreds of years, people have used cannabis, or marijuana, for medicinal purposes. Physicians have recommended its use for treating and helping ease the pain in various diseases. Literature an...

Migraine GlassesManaging Light Sensitivity in the Workplace

Managing Light Sensitivity in the Workplace

Migraines can be triggered by a number of external factors. As a migraine sufferer, you can reduce your likelihood of an attack by limiting your exposure to these triggers; but when it comes to con...

MigraineHIT-6 Questionnaire: How 2,049 People Described Their Migraines to Doctors

HIT-6 Questionnaire: How 2,049 People Described Their Migraines to Doctors

Migraines affect approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population. Despite their prevalence migraines may go undiagnosed and untreated. Migraines are as unique as the people they affect. Historicall...

MigraineStudy Shows Light Triggers Migraine Pain Even in Blind Subjects

Study Shows Light Triggers Migraine Pain Even in Blind Subjects

Optic Nerve Plays a Major Role in Migraine Pain At Axon Optics, we conduct clinical studies and keep an eye on studies regarding light and migraine. The results of this particular study are rat...

MigraineVisual Migraine Aura Phenomenon

Visual Migraine Aura Phenomenon

The Dresden Codex vs. Migraine Aura Mesoamerican Art has a very famous and specific look. Most people will have an immediate mental image when you mention the Aztecs or the Mayans. The Dre...

Light SensitivityLight Sensitivity and Ocular Migraines

Light Sensitivity and Ocular Migraines

Over 90% of migraine sufferers are sensitive to light. During a migraine attack, sufferers are bothered by light and prefer to be in a dark room. Migraineurs are particularly sensitive to non-incan...