Migraines and Headaches - Prevention

Typically thought of as a remedy for depression, some experts are studying the effects of talk therapy on chronic pain.

Bringing a pet into your home is a big commitment, but it can come with serious rewards including a potential reduction of your pain.

Pain often comes from the inside. But could items on your exterior contribute to your discomfort?

Up to10 percent of children under 18 suffer from migraines, but many go undiagnosed. Here are the migraine symptoms children most often experience.

Many headache sufferers swear there's a link between their pain and the weather. Now, studies are beginning to corroborate this belief.

If you live with chronic pain, you may need painkilling medications to help you make it through the day-to-day grind. However, if you rely too heavily on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, you may run the risk of developing long term and potentially deadly health risks.

Once you recognize a migraine is on its way, is it possible to prevent it from taking hold? Read on it find out.

Some people say caffeine gives them a headache. Others say it's the only thing that cures theirs. The truth about caffeine is somewhere in the middle. Here, we've sorted the myths from the facts about caffeine and headaches.

Spinal manipulation has become a common treatment for many patients with chronic pain. In fact, as many as 60 percent of patients who see a traditional doctor for back pain will also see a chiropractor for spinal manipulation. But does it really work?

Choosing pain medication is challenging considering the dizzying array options available. How do you know which one choose? That depends on what type of pain you’re treating and your individual health profile.

Headaches are quite common among school-age children and adolescents and school-related stress can set them off.

Avoiding exposure to smoke can prevent the onset of a migraine.

If you think dehydration only occurs outside during the summertime, you're sorely mistaken.

Doctors and patients report that improving sleep habits can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches.

If you are suffering from migraine headaches, finding out what triggers them may be the best medicine.

Millions of Americans are affected by migraines. Here, a look at this common neurological disease, from symptoms to treatment.

What is chemical or environmental illness and how can you lower your risk?

When most people have a fever or headache, they turn to aspirin or some other Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) to relieve their pain.

Knowing the symptoms of bacterial meningitis could mean the difference between life and death.

Could your teenager contract meningitis at camp, in the classroom, or at the college dorm? Here, what you can do to reduce your child's risks.

If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea, a good night's sleep may seem like a dream. Try these tips to get your Z's.