Recently, headache researcher Dr Faraidoon Haghdoost experienced his very first migraine attack. Despite years of studying migraine and headache disorders, it still caught him off guard. It led him to reflect on the intersection between scientific study and lived experience, and reiterated the importance of...
Returning to work after the holidays is stressful for many people, but it can be particularly difficult for those living with migraine. This article explains several strategies that can help you navigate the return to work, and ongoing management of migraine at work....
A new survey shows the social and economic impact of episodic migraine on Australian women. Learn about these impacts and treatment options for episodic migraine. ...
For people living with migraine, navigating the festive season can be difficult. Many people find it harder to manage migraine triggers such as stress, sleep, diet, and bright lights at this time of year. However, there are things you can do to be more prepared...
Migraine aura refers to a collection of symptoms that many people experience before or during a migraine attack. These symptoms can affect your senses in many ways, and some people find it to be the most debilitating part of a migraine attack. Read this article...
Migraine attacks can happen spontaneously, but other times they are brought on by specific factors (called ‘triggers’). These can be hard to identify, but most people will know one or two things that play a role in their migraine (such as sleep, diet, or stress)....
Preventive treatments are an important part of migraine management, particularly for people with chronic migraine. In recent years, a number of new preventive treatments have become available which have revolutionised migraine treatment. This article includes the latest updates on preventive treatments, from September 2021....
If you experience frequent headache or migraine attacks, you have probably started to notice that you have a few ‘triggers’. This could be a lack of sleep, stress, or dietary changes - including dehydration. Thankfully, some of these triggers can be avoided, which can help...
Carl Cincinnato represented Migraine & Headache Australia and the patient community at a hearing for the Parliamentary Inquiry into the approval processes for new drugs. The inquiry considered drug development and research, as well as the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS). This was a unique patient...
The 2020-21 budget announced that $600,000 will be allocated to improve the awareness and management of migraine. Migraine & Headache Australia is one of the charitable organisations receiving a portion of this funding. It is the first time in the history of our organisation that...
Migraine & Headache Australia is the only organization in Australia that aims to support the more than 5 million Australians affected by headache and migraine.