INFOGRAPHIC: The Economic Impact of Migraines Will Leave you Speechless

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Migraines are a chronic condition accompanied by throbbing head pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. Symptoms can last a few hours or a few days and affect nearly 37 million people in America, making the condition the 19th most common reason for disability. Continue reading “INFOGRAPHIC: The Economic Impact of Migraines Will Leave you Speechless”

Migraine Research: Are Older Migraine Sufferers At Risk For Silent Brain Injury?

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Silent brain injuries, also referred to as ischemic silent brain infarctions or silent strokes, are brain injuries that show no symptoms and are presumably caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to necessary brain tissue. These injuries increase an individuals risk of stroke in the future.  Continue reading “Migraine Research: Are Older Migraine Sufferers At Risk For Silent Brain Injury?”