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TMJ headaches: Why your jaw might be triggering your migraines

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Jul 16, 2025

Do you experience jaw pain or tenderness along with headaches? These two issues could be connected. The joint that connects your jaw to your skull is called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. And as many as 5-12% of people report...

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How to get rid of a headache fast: 10 tips for quick relief

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Jul 9, 2025

If you feel a headache coming on throughout the day, it's good to know that it doesn't always have to stop you in your tracks. There are steps you can take to prevent and quickly treat headaches. When your head...

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Migraine vs. headache: What’s the difference?

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Apr 16, 2025

When that familiar discomfort starts creeping across your head, do you reach for the medicine cabinet without giving it much thought? Understanding whether you're experiencing a regular headache or a migraine can make all the difference in how you treat...

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9 foods that help with headaches (and why they work)

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Mar 31, 2025

Paying attention to what you eat is always important, but diet plays an even bigger role when you’re not feeling well. For people living with frequent headaches or migraines, certain foods can often be a trigger for a headache to...

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Is dementia hereditary? Understanding your family’s risk

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Mar 3, 2025

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it’s natural to wonder if the condition might run in the family. Understanding the role genetics play in dementia can help you make informed decisions about your health and the health of...

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Can stress cause a stroke? The link between high blood pressure and brain health

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Feb 25, 2025

Stress is a predictable part of life, but we often don’t pay enough attention to its effects on our overall health. Most of the time, these may be pretty minor—but in some cases, maybe not so minor. One question that...

Why is my hand shaking? What causes hand tremors and when to seek help

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Feb 19, 2025

Have you ever noticed your hand shaking while you pour your morning coffee or stand in line at the grocery store? Shaky hands, or “hand tremors” as they are medically known, are more common than you might think. Some people...

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What are rebound headaches? How to break the cycle

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Jan 30, 2025

Here’s the scenario: You have a nasty headache, so you pop your over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication of choice. Your headache improves, and you’re happy that you don’t feel as bad as you did before you took it. But then, you...

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Whole body wellness: The vital connection between your heart and brain health

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Jan 27, 2025

Your heart and brain may be separate organs, but they're remarkably interconnected. Understanding this vital relationship can help protect both your cardiovascular and cognitive health as you age. Here’s what you need to know about heart and brain health. How...

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6 daily habits for a healthy brain and clear mind

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Jan 22, 2025

Your brain is the control center of your body, influencing everything from your thoughts and emotions to your memory and decision-making. Just like the rest of your body, your brain thrives on good habits and daily care. The choices you...

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Busting 4 common brain tumor myths

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Jan 15, 2025

The topic of brain tumors can come with a lot of misconceptions. From brain tumor symptoms to treatment options, these types of tumors are often complex and misunderstood. Brain tumors are also relatively uncommon, especially when it comes to cancerous...

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Barometric pressure headaches: When weather is a pain in the head

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Dec 16, 2024

At this time of year, dips and drops in temperatures and spots of both seasonal and unseasonal weather test the best of us—it’s enough to give you a headache. What we’re talking about specifically is barometric pressure headaches—often referred to...

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How to prevent migraines: 3 ways to stop headaches before they start

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Oct 23, 2024

If you’ve ever experienced a migraine headache, you know how debilitating it can be. The throbbing, focused pain in the head—often accompanied by a sensitivity to light and sound and sometimes even dizziness and nausea—makes it nearly impossible to function....

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The future of Alzheimer’s care: New treatments bringing new hope

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Oct 14, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that causes cognitive decline, impacts millions of Americans each year. Despite this, treatment options have traditionally been limited, Although there is no cure yet, I’ve seen the field of Alzheimer’s disease research make significant...

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Feeling the pressure? Strategies and treatments for sinus headache relief

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Sep 17, 2024

Feeling pressure, fullness or pain around your sinuses? It’s a common concern. Each year, millions of people visit the doctor for sinus-related issues or headaches. When these empty spaces in your forehead, sides of your nose and cheeks get irritated,...

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5 reasons why you’re waking up with headaches

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Aug 29, 2024

Are headaches getting in the way of your morning routine? While headaches can happen at any time of the day, if you’re constantly waking up with headaches, the timing could be a clue to what’s behind your pain. Sometimes, headaches that...

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Luke’s story: Living life to the fullest with early-stage Alzheimer’s

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Aug 13, 2024

“Alzheimer’s” is a scary word. Almost three years ago, I started to notice some minor changes in my short-term memory. My wife, Paula, would point out day-to-day things that I would miss, or I would ask her the same question...

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Against all odds: Jamey’s inspiring comeback after being paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome

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Jul 25, 2024

Life can change in an instant. That’s a truth Jamey Johnson knows all too well. One moment, she was happy, healthy, enjoying her career and life with her husband of 24 years. The next, she couldn’t get out of bed....

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5 ways to take charge of your epilepsy care and prevent seizures

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Jul 10, 2024

When you or a loved one has epilepsy, finding the right treatment plan and care team can be a challenge. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the options or aren’t satisfied with your current epilepsy medication, you’ve come to the right...

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Move for your mind: The connection between exercise and brain health

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May 29, 2024

It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits us all. Moving your body positively impacts mental well-being, heart health, aging and our overall sense of wellness. We may not immediately think of exercise as influencing our brain health. But recent studies...