HEADACHE

From minor tension headaches to severe migraines, the articles in this section explain what's behind your headache and how it can be effectively -- and safely -- treated.

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Migraines Overview

Can you imagine a headache that lasts for days, months or even years? Millions of migraine sufferers can. It's a condition that affects many people -- so why are migraines still greatly underdiagnosed?

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  • Have a sense of humor! A good laugh can send up to 20 percent more blood pumping through the body.
  • A broken heart can literally increase one’s risk for heart attack. Heal after a break-up by taking time to grieve and then surrounding yourself with positive friends.
  • Big hearts really do exist. But they're not a sign of greater affection -- they indicate an increased risk for heart disease.
  • Make time for teatime. Researchers believe that sipping three cups of tea per day can decrease the risk of heart attack by 11 percent. Green tea, especially, may hold heart health benefits.
  • Get moving to avoid heart disease. For every minute you walk, your life is extended by 1.5 to two minutes.

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