Anyone else notice a weird increase in nonsensical health information on their Twitter feeds? Latest nonsense to pop up for me was sunglasses cause cancer…

The idea of tiered migraine prevention medications (first, second, third line, etc) is outdated. Physicians should discuss options with their patients to select the best possible candidate. I would never use Valproate as a “first line” med. www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...

A study has shown that 5 minutes of exercise a day lowers your risk of dementia. As little as 35 mins of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week lowered dementia risk by 41%. For every additional 30 mins of exercise per week, dementia risk is reduced by 4%.

The health benefits of coffee (even decaf) is linked to higher levels of healthy gut bacteria, according to a large US and UK epidemiologic study of coffee drinker.

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Is it really a "new" migraine drug if it combines two older, generic medications?

One of our most popular articles of all time is our recent joint interview with Isa Amalie Olofsson and Thomas Folkmann Hansen, two researchers who have studied people who have NEVER had a #headache. Read more about this work and what we can learn from it.
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PPPD is a common disorder but is often missed and misunderstood. Living with PPPD feels like your sense of balance and confidence is constantly challenged. This book is for you - the person with PPPD, the caregiver, and anyone seeking to understand it.

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Nutmeg is inseparable from the holidays. Originating in Indonesia, nutmeg was one of the spices that compelled the Portuguese and the Dutch to colonize Southeast Asia. In the 16th century, nutmeg was worth more than gold by weight. What are the health benefits of nutmeg?

Researchers are studying a new treatment approach for alleviating medication overuse headache. Read more about a recent clinical trial in this area. #painresearch #migraineresearch #headacheresearch

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A popular image of cannabis users is the slow-to-respond stoner. However, cannabis use (even recreational) has been linked to a 96% lower risk of cognitive decline. I wonder if the anti-inflammatory properties may be responsible for this interesting observation. fortune.com/well/2024/04...

I am often asked about if supplements are useful for vestibular migraine and if so, which ones. Yes, supplements can be effective for preventing vestibular migraine. Much of what we know and use come from studies of people with migraine.