HeadWise National Headache Foundation

Join Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, for a discussion on the relationship between migraine and depression. They explore how these conditions often coexist, sharing practical tips for managing symptoms.

Tune in to this month's HeadWise News episode with host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD and headache specialist Tim Smith, MD, as they discuss the latest in headache and migraine research.

Ever wonder what type of exercise is best for migraine? Can CGRP monoclonal antibodies affect blood pressure in some people? Is there a difference between right sided and left sided migraine? Find answers to these questions and more!

Learn about the distinct symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for vestibular migraine. Gain useful insights into its differentiation from other vestibular disorders like Meniere's disease and BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). This episode explores the common misdiagnoses, triggers, and the hopeful outlook for managing vestibular migraine effectively.

Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, explore practical strategies for managing anxiety. They discuss importance of recognizing the distinction between occasional bouts of anxiety and the presence of an anxiety disorder that requires professional intervention. They also highlight various effective methods for managing anxiety, including relaxation techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication when necessary.

This discussion serves as a reminder that it's okay to ask for help and that resources and support are available for those struggling with anxiety

Can MSG actually cause a headache or migraine attack?

Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks with headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD about what MSG is and how it can affect our headache disorders and migraine disease. They discuss what foods it can be found in, the history of why people worry about MSG, and more.

Can some of the new smart devices on the market actually help us improve the severity of our migraine disease?

Tune in to this week's episode of HeadWise as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks board certified neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD to explain how using smart devices to track things like our heart rate variability and sleep patterns can help give us the upper hand against migraine. Once we start tracking these parameters what can we do to improve them? Dr. Barrett tells us how she guides her patients to real results.