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Headache and Migraine News, February 2024

March 2024, Episode 175: In this month’s HeadWise news episode host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD goes over the latest headache-related research findings with headache specialist Tim Smith, MD. Is screen time really related to headache in kids? What’s the latest on…

College Students and Migraine Triggers

Migraine in college students is often caused by stress, anxiety, fatigue, and diet. The National Headache Foundation (NHF) supports college students who experience migraine and headache through Migraine University. The program provides advice on healthier lifestyle choices that can help…

Weekend Headache

People living with migraine disease who experience “weekend” attacks precipitated by oversleeping should try to awaken at the same time on weekends as they do during the week and to maintain a regular sleep pattern. Moreover, it is essential for…

Monitor Sleep, Relieve Headache

Sleep is a fickle factor when it comes to headaches. While too much or too little sleep can often spark a migraine, napping can sometimes relieve unbearable head pain. How should you manage your sleep patterns in order to control…

Caffeine and Migraine

March 2020, Episode 49: Drs. Rachel Colman and Lindsay Weitzel discuss why caffeine can lead to more migraine in some people, and why sometimes it does help people in the acute headache phase. She also gives us tips on decreasing…

Diet for People with Headache Disorders

The first step in the nutritional management of diet-triggered headaches is eating a well-balanced diet. It is especially important to eat three meals a day with a snack at night or 6 small meals spread through out the day. You…

Migraine Attacks and Diet Triggers

Jill Dehlin—RN, board member, National Headache Foundation, Chicago—identifies potential dietary triggers that induce a migraine attack for her, including monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame and alcohol, especially red wine. “When I was newly diagnosed with chronic migraine disease, I was cognizant…

Sharing My Headache Story with NHF – Jessie B.H.

I am a 32-year-old woman and I have suffered with migraines for as long as I can remember. My mother and grandmother were both forced to live with migraines too, so I feel it is hereditary. I’ve seen countless doctors…

Sharing My Headache Story with NHF – Terri

My constant daily headaches began 36-years ago and they continue. The onset was sudden and I remember the day very well with extreme pain one evening. My head has constant pressure 24/7 from the occipital area to the top of…

Caffeine Fast Facts

Here are some of the most important facts about caffeine and its relationship to headache. General Most people feel the effects of caffeine within 30 minutes. Generally, the effects of caffeine last 3 to 5 hours. The average American consumes…

Talking to Your Doctor About Caffeine

You know your body best. When you visit your doctor regarding your headaches, keep these few tips in mind. They’ll help you and your doctor make the most of the visit, and allow you to get back to your life…

Caffeine: Did You Know?

People have been enjoying caffeine in foods and beverages for thousands of years. Here is a quick glimpse of some of the little-known events in the history of caffeine: The major natural sources of caffeine are coffee beans, tea leaves,…

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