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...Where does that all that leave us? None of the new studies contradict each other or the previous literature, although the idea that migraines might somehow prevent against cognitive decay is new. "I certainly think this is going to help as far as people coming up with new theories," Kalaydjian says. All three new studies offer researchers something of value, but none, unfortunately, will bring immediate clarity on how to understand - or how to treat - migraines...
Ideally, you'd like to prevent a migraine from occurring in the first place. There is a lot you can do to help yourself. Identifying individual triggers--such as chocolate or fluorescent lights--and keeping away from them as much as possible is an obvious first step. You should also avoid relying too heavily on quick fixes. "People with severe migraine headaches can enter a cycle of taking medications on a daily or near daily basis," says Dr. Sonja Potrebic of the Pain Management Center at the University of California in San Francisco. "Initially it helps, but over time...
Lifestyle changes, however, are sometimes not enough to prevent migraines. In such cases, doctors may turn to beta-blockers, drugs that were designed to treat high blood pressure. Although these medications open up the blood vessels, which would seem counterproductive if you're trying to prevent a migraine, they also turn out to have a soothing effect on nerve cells...
...former president mentioned efforts he made in the White House to prevent these problems as well as possible steps the government should take in the future...
Former President Bill Clinton told a crowd of Harvard professors and students on Friday that the nation’s next president must make it a priority to prevent national crises before they happen, and not simply respond after the fact...