Migraine-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

How to show support for people living with migraine as we celebrate this day of love. Valentine’s Day is almost here, which means it’s time to officially celebrate the ones we love (and ourselves)! Unfortunately, many gifts that are traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day can trigger migraine attacks. With a few easy swaps, you can…

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Cold Weather and Migraine

As winter settles in, extreme cold and snowy conditions have arrived. If you are sensitive to weather changes, you may notice an increase in migraine attacks and migraine-related symptoms during these colder months. We may not be able to control the weather, but there are steps we can take to manage attacks that come this…

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How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Migraine and Headache Symptoms

Do you know how easily (and far) wildfire smoke can travel? Smoke from wildfires is becoming an increasing problem throughout the United States and Canada. Even if you don’t live in an area prone to wildfires, wildfire smoke can carry hundreds of miles into your neighborhood. Wildfire smoke contributes to poor air quality and can…

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Two Tips for Migraine in 2025

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Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Many of us will resolve to achieve all kinds of goals in 2024, including managing migraine attacks more effectively. However, it’s important to remember that your overall health improvement goals can often be better achieved by taking small, actionable steps. Here are two tips for migraine in 2025…

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New Year’s Resolutions for a Migraine Warrior

How are you going into the New Year with migraine? New Year’s Resolutions for a Migraine Warrior I will mindfully be kind to myself and rest when my body says I need to – even when that means “extreme self-care“! I will mindfully let go of guilt for the things I can’t do, places I…

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3 Tips For Surviving New Year’s Eve With Migraine

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If you’re one of the 42 million people in the United States who struggle with migraine, then you likely know how difficult planning around major holidays can be. Debilitating migraine attacks can often get in the way of enjoying time spent with friends and family. This issue can become even more prevalent if you like…

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What Are The Best Gifts For People With Migraine?

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What are the best holiday gifts for people with migraine? Every year we ask our migraine community what they would like to find in their migraine holiday gift basket, and here’s what they asked for.  1. Your Time, Companionship, and Kindness Migraine life can be painful, isolating, and lonely. Coming in third place on our…

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Managing Migraine Through the Holidays

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. While there is so much to be grateful for and to celebrate, this time of the year can feel quite stressful, especially for those of us living with chronic illness. From bright lights and over-stimulating crowds to the decadent treats and time-intensive traditions, migraine triggers are everywhere. However, there are ways to enjoy the season without overdoing it.

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Men Get Migraine, Too! Let’s Celebrate Dads With Migraine

It’s Father’s Day, and today we want to celebrate all the dads out there. Especially those who have migraine disease, are parenting a child with migraine disease, or maybe both. Migraine is often considered a “women’s disease.” It’s true that women are two to three times more likely than men to have migraine. However, men…

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Create an Attitude of Gratitude With Migraine

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With Thanksgiving and the holidays just around the corner, the season of gratitude is underway. For those of us living with chronic illness like migraine, feeling grateful and thankful can sometimes feel like quite a challenge. This is especially true during the busy holiday season. But, keeping gratitude at the top of our minds can…

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