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Migraines: Everything You Need to Know

Migraines: Everything You Need to Know

Updated: 10/01/2024

Discover essential insights into migraines, including migraine causes, types, symptoms and treatments in this ultimate guide from our experts.

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18 min read
Managing Winter Migraines

Managing Winter Migraines

Updated: 24/04/2024

Winter migraines characterised by seasonal weather changes can cause migraines to be experienced more frequently. Read which migraine triggers to watch out for and what treatments are available to help with migraine management and prevention.

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8 min read
Why do Women Get More Headaches Than Men?

Why do Women Get More Headaches Than Men?

Updated: 05/05/2022

Find out how hormone fluctuations can increase migraines and other headaches, and the best ways to control them.

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7 min read
Complimentary Methods of Treating Migraines

Complimentary Methods of Treating Migraines

Updated: 29/07/2021

Use these complimentary methods of treatment to ease your migraines.

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6 min read
Methods of Managing and Relieving Pain

Methods of Managing and Relieving Pain

Updated: 26/10/2022

Try these pain management techniques to get the better of short-term or chronic pain.

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11 min read
Is Stress Causing Your Migraines?

Is Stress Causing Your Migraines?

Updated: 15/04/2021

With approximately 80% of migraine sufferers citing stress as a trigger, we explore how stress can cause migraine headaches and what’s the best plan of action to prevent and relieve the painful symptoms.

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9 min read
The difference between migraines and headaches

The difference between migraines and headaches

Updated: 15/04/2021

It is difficult to tell whether you are experiencing a headache or a migraine as the main similarity between them is that they both cause pain.

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6 min read
Coping With Summer Migraine Triggers

Coping With Summer Migraine Triggers

Updated: 13/06/2022

Summer brings in a range of triggers including warmer weather and drops in atmospheric pressure; stay prepared for seasonal migraines by knowing what triggers to look out for and how to reduce their impact.

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7 min read
Everything you need to know about Migraines

Everything you need to know about Migraines

Updated: 25/03/2021

Migraines cause a significant hindrance in your daily lives by impacting the way you work and interactions socially and with family.

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6 min read
12 Migraine Myths Busted

12 Migraine Myths Busted

Updated: 17/11/2020

It’s migraine awareness week, the perfect time to dispel a few myths and misinformation surrounding migraines. In the UK alone, eight million people suffer from migraines. That’s roughly 25 million days of work and school lost each year as a result of this debilitating condition.

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