While the pain and discomfort experienced as a result of migraines it’s widely-known, what’s less discussed (and important to talk about) is the emotional toll chronic headaches can have on sufferers. Here, we’ll discuss the psychological implications of frequent migraines, including depression and anxiety, and the impact that receiving mental health support can have on those who experience them.The Connection …
The Gender Gap in Migraine: Migraines and Women
Three out of four people who have migraines are women, which is likely due to fluctuations in hormones among other risk factors.
Migraine IQ Announces New Share-with-Doctor Report
Share-with-Doctor report provides your doctor with accurate details on your recent headaches, stress levels, sleep data and dietary triggers.
New Cardiogram Feature: Discover Your Daily Risk of Migraines and Headaches
Cardiogram has just released a new feature within the Migraine IQ module that provides a daily Risk Index forecast with your likelihood of developing a migraine each day.When it comes to alleviating migraine symptoms, it’s important to be able to predict when a migraine is likely to occur. Having this information gives those who suffer from migraines a window of …
Migraines and Heart Health: The Unexpected Connection
One billion people worldwide suffer from migraine, making it the third most common illness. And studies have found that across the board, migraine increases the risk of several heart diseases, like atrial fibrillation, heart attacks, and angina. Here, we’ll discuss the basics of migraine headaches, including their causes, treatment options and how they’re connected to heart health. As well as …
Migraine Project: We’ve Officially Launched
In our Covid survey, sent out earlier this year, 22% of respondents indicated they suffer from migraines. That’s a pretty profound statistic. Enough so that we decided to kick off a migraine project in hopes of ultimately alleviating some of the suffering for our members! There are so many physiological processes that occur during the initial stages of a migraine …
Early Detection of Migraine Episodes
Episodic migraine is a prevalent condition associated with a large burden of suffering. The effectiveness of medical and nonpharmacologic interventions depends on the detection of a migraine episode during the prodromal phase, which is often difficult for patients to recognize. Few tools are available to help patients know when best to apply a migraine abortive treatment. The best tool developed …