Headaches And Migraines - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

Why Your Headaches Might Be More Serious Than You Think

This is when you should be worried about your headaches.

A. Sooter

The Surprising Reason Migraines Can Make You Feel Nauseous

Nausea leaves migraine sufferers scratching their heads. It may not seem like it should go along with a neurological issue, but it all comes back to the brain.

Kimberly Smith

Ways To Actually Help Prevent Migraines

If you've ever suffered from a migraine, you know that they can make it difficult to perform even the simplest daily tasks, so how can you prevent them?

Kimberly Smith

This Is What Could Be Causing Your Tension Headache

It was once thought that tension headaches were the result of muscle contractions either in the head or around the neck; however, experts have a new theory.

Anne Taylor

This Could Be Why You Wake Up With A Headache Every Morning

Here are the reasons your head might hurt as soon as you wake up.

Anne Taylor

The Vitamin You Need If You Have Chronic Headaches

This vitamin may help ease the symptoms of chronic headaches.

Ruth Clark

This Is What Really Causes Ocular Migraines

Migraines can be a debilitating and ongoing condition for many. Ocular migraines are a specific type and have certain symptoms and triggers. Here's what they are.

K. Cossey

This Is What Really Causes Cluster Headaches

Cluster headaches can be a painful and recurring type of headache for many. Here's which symptoms to look out for and how your doctor may be able to help treat them.

Eileen Conroy

How To Tell The Difference Between A Migraine, Tension Headache, And Sinus Headache

While all headaches are a pain, they are not all created equal. Here's how to tell if you have a migraine, tension headache, or sinus headache.

Woman sitting in bed with head in her hands suffering from a headache

Ruth Clark

This Is What Really Causes Hormonal Headaches

Hormonal headaches and migraines can go beyond head pain. Symptoms can also include loss of appetite, fatigue, skin issues, and joint pain.

Woman lying on couch with hands over her face

Ruth Clark

This Is What Makes Chronic Migraines Different From Episodic Migraines

Migraines can be a seriously debilitating condition for many people. Migraines can be chronic or episodic, so know the differences to better treat them.

A. Sooter

The Real Difference Between Migraines And Sinus Headaches

It should be hard to misdiagnose migraines, but a surprising number of people misidentify their migraines as sinus headaches. What is the difference?

Ruth Clark

Can Acupuncture Help With Migraines?

Migraines can be a debilitating and ongoing medical condition for many. Among the various treatment options available, is acupuncture worth considering?

Woman in blue sweater holding a bar of chocolate holding her hand to her forehead in pain

Erin Marie

Does Chocolate Cause Headaches?

The cocoa in chocolate may help relieve headaches, but some of the other ingredients, including tyramine and beta-phenylethylamine, can trigger migraines.

Anne Taylor

The First Thing You Should Do When You Get A Headache

Everyone gets headaches sometimes. This condition, although common, is frustrating to experience. Here's what to do when you get one.

Kimberly Smith

The Real Reason You Might Get A Headache After The Flu Shot

Getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself against influenza, but what does it mean if you get your flu shot and then get a headache?

Anne Taylor

Can CBD Help With Headaches?

CBD is a natural alternative to over-the-counter medications to treat pain and inflammation. Here's what we know about how it can help with headaches.

Meredith Cooper

Things That Could Be Causing Your Headache

If you experience headaches often, you should keep track of when they occur, how painful they are, how long they last, and what you were doing prior to onset.

Michelle Washmuth

What It Really Means When You Get A Headache After Swimming

The summer season has many of us spending lots of time swimming, which may be accompanied by an increase in head pain. What's actually causing these headaches?

Robin Rothstein

The Real Reason You Get Headaches From Certain Smells

You may want to think twice before you "stop and smell the roses," specifically the kind found in perfumes if you've become prone to smell-induced headaches.

A woman with a headache sitting in front of a rain covered window

A. Sooter

The Real Reason You Get Headaches When The Weather Changes

For some people, seasonal changes — or major shifts in weather — also come with headaches. In some these become full-blown migraines. What causes this?

Anne Taylor

What It Really Means When You Get Headaches Every Day

It's common for people to get headaches every once in a while. However, headaches that occur daily are not normal and may be caused by a variety of issues.

Karen Veazey

What A Headache On One Side Of Your Body Really Means

Migraines are one of the most common types of headaches that cause pain on just one side of the head. Others include cluster headaches.

Catherine Caruso

You Might Have A Sinus Headache If This Happens To You

Sinus headaches are caused by pressure in the sinus passages around your eyes, cheeks, and forehead, and are often a symptom of a sinus infection, or sinusitis.

Catherine Caruso

What You Should Do If You Have A Caffeine Headache

If you've ever skipped your morning cup of coffee, chances are you've experienced the pain and inconvenience of a caffeine headache.

Molly Hurford

If You Get A Headache After Yoga, Here's Why

While it's not common to end a yoga class with a headache, there are a few reasons you're not feeling as relaxed and at ease as you might have hoped.

Nicole LaMarco

If You Keep Getting Headaches At Night, Here's Why

Anything that interrupts your sleep can be annoying, especially if it's painful. Getting a headache at the same time every night could have a few causes.