HeadWise

National Headache Foundation

A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

  1. 6월 3일

    Understanding Headache Locations ft. Fred Cohen, MD

    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, to explore one of the most common questions people ask about headache disorders: What does it mean if my head hurts in a specific location?

    16분

  2. 5월 20일

    Migraine Clinical Trials Explained

    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD is joined by Tim Smith, MD and migraine clinical trial participant Tierra Lillard to explore how migraine clinical trials help advance treatment options and improve care for people living with migraine.

    32분

  3. 5월 6일

    Tyramine and Headache: Foods, Triggers, and What to Know ft. Amelia Barrett

    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD, to explore the role of tyramine in headache and migraine. They break down what tyramine is, how it affects the body, and why certain foods may trigger headache or migraine attacks in some people.

    11분

  4. 4월 29일

    April Migraine Research News: PACAP Treatments, Exercise & Cannabis Studies ft. Tim Smith, MD

    In this week’s episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Tim Smith, MD, break down the latest migraine research news. They discuss a new PACAP-targeting migraine treatment in development, research on exercise and migraine frequency, “false non-responders” to CGRP therapies, and new findings on THC/CBD and vaporized cannabis for migraine treatment. Listen now for a closer look at emerging migraine research and what these studies could mean for future migraine care.

    25분

  5. 4월 15일

    Behavioral Therapies for Migraine ft. Dawn Buse, PhD

    Behavioral therapies can play a key role in migraine care. In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Dawn Buse, PhD, to break down approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), biofeedback, relaxation training, mindfulness, and ACT. Learn how these strategies help regulate the nervous system, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life for people living with migraine.

    41분

  6. 4월 1일

    Blood Sugar and Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP

    Blood sugar may play a bigger role in migraine disease than many people realize. In this episode of HeadWise™, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and guest Laurel Short, DNP, explore how blood sugar fluctuations, insulin, and meal timing may impact headache and migraine, along with simple strategies to help keep levels more stable throughout the day.

    23분

  7. 3월 11일

    Why Do You Get Headache Attacks When You're Sick? ft. Fred Cohen, MD

    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by headache medicine specialist Fred Cohen, MD, director of Headache Intervention in New York City and assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, to discuss why headache attacks commonly occur during viral illnesses like the flu, COVID, and other infections. They explore how inflammation and immune responses during illness can trigger headache attacks, why some people experience migraine attacks when they are sick, and why headache attacks can sometimes continue even after the infection has resolved. They offer guidance on recognizing different types of headache attacks and understanding when to seek medical evaluation.

    10분

  8. 2월 11일

    Exercise Tips for Migraine and Headache Disorders ft. Sam Kelokates

    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT, founder of Kelos Physical Therapy, to discuss how people living with migraine and other headache disorders can approach exercise safely and effectively. They explore how physical activity can both trigger and help prevent migraine, what the research currently shows, and how to build an exercise routine that supports long-term headache management. The conversation focuses on practical strategies—like setting realistic goals, pacing intensity, planning around triggers, and adapting workouts during different phases of migraine. Topics covered include: - How exercise affects migraine frequency, disability, and quality of life - When it’s safest to exercise in relation to migraine attacks - Why the nervous system—not just muscles—matters in exercise tolerance - The “rule of too’s”: too much, too soon, too often, too hard - How to use pain thresholds to guide activity - Adapting workouts on bad days and planning for consistency - Environmental and sensory triggers to consider during exercise - Treating exercise as part of a long-term migraine management plan This episode offers practical guidance for people living with migraine, headache disorders, and clinicians supporting them who want to incorporate movement in a safe, sustainable way.

    19분
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A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

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  • 제작진
    National Headache Foundation
  • 방송 연도
    2024년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    247
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