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Brain & Nervous System

Learn how to improve your brain and nervous system health with expert advice and valuable information. Find tips, treatments, and resources for optimal brain function and well-being.

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What Is Cleveland Clinic’s Brain Study?

This first-of-its-kind study aims to identify biomarkers of neurological disorders

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Does Caffeine Help Migraines?

A little can help, too much can hurt

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Can a Daith Piercing Prevent Chronic Migraines?

They might look cool, but there’s no scientific evidence that daith piercings ward off pain

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11 Migraine Remedies To Help Tackle Symptoms

Getting enough sleep, avoiding dietary triggers and reducing stress can provide relief

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Are Migraines Hereditary?

Your genes may offer some insight when learning about your migraine symptoms

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How Long Do Migraines Last?

Migraine length depends on your triggers, health history and whether they are chronic

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When Should I Go to the ER for a Migraine?

If you’re experiencing the worst headache of your life, it may be time for a trip to the hospital

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What That Pins-and-Needles Feeling Really Means

It typically happens when blood flow is blocked when a limb rests in the same position too long

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What Is Stimming?

Self-stimulating behaviors are often ways of self-regulating or coping with intense emotions

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Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Are You Really One or the Other?

Different parts are responsible for different things, but you use both sides all the time

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