Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Headache Disorders

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Air pollution associated with increased migraine activity

Air pollution is associated with increased migraine activity, according to a study published in Neurology. Both short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution as well as climate factors such as heat and humidity were ...

Neurologists issue guidance on the use of wearable devices

Wearable devices and digital apps that are available to consumers are emerging as potential tools in neurological care. These include smart watches and fitness trackers to monitor heart rate, physical activity, sleep, and ...

Daylight saving time triggers more migraines, cuts deep sleep

Each spring, 48 states advance the clock an hour to observe daylight saving time. A new study led by UC Davis neurologist and sleep expert Sasikanth Gorantla shows that the change can lead to more migraines and less deep ...

How your posture may be fueling neck pain and headaches

If you spend hours a day looking at a computer, tablet or phone, you're not alone. But that daily habit may be quietly contributing to neck pain, headaches and even dizziness—it is a pattern neurologists are seeing more often, ...

Why is my migraine worse in summer?

For people with migraine, summer can be a double-edged sword. You may be able to relax more, sleep in, enjoy the sunshine, and spend time with family and friends.

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