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Can Grinding Your Teeth Cause Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 8, 2014
A recent survey of people across the United Kingdom found that nearly a third of residents of the Scottish metropolis of Glasgow suffer from bruxism, a condition whereby patients tend to grind their teeth excessively. As a temporomandibular condition, bruxism can potentially trigger migraine episodes
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Is the Weather Triggering Your Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 1, 2014

The polar vortex weather phenomenon that has been wreaking havoc in many parts of the United States with frigid winter conditions may have also played a part in causing many workers to call in sick due to severe headache episodes. 

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How Migraines Affect the Brain

By Migraine Relief Center on March 25, 2014
Although medical researchers have not yet determined the precise mechanism and genesis of migraines, there is a greater focus on the neurobiological aspect of this condition. Migraines were once thought to be of a purely vascular nature, but they are now believed to more intrinsically related to brain chemistry. For this reason, researchers are also investigating how migraines can impact brain function and overall health.
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Can Migraines be Genetic?

By Migraine Relief Center on December 20, 2013

If you have a parent who suffers from migraines, then research indicates that you may be more prone to experience migraines at least once in your lifetime. There are many factors that contribute to migraines, and genetics is only one of them. By knowing your family’s migraine history, you can arm yourself with the knowledge you need to combat these painful migraines

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How Light Can Trigger Migraines

By Migraine Relief Center on November 19, 2013

Did you know that sensitivity to bright lights, particularly from artificial sources, can induce migraines headaches and even intensify the pain? This is actually one of the most common characteristics of the cephalalgia condition we know as migraines, and it is one of the most challenging to manage in these modern times. 

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