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Health Tip: Managing Chronic Migraines
By LadyLively on April 8, 2019
More than 12 percent of the world’s population has migraines. For some people, migraines are chronic, says the American Migraine Foundation.
Chronic migraines are usually diagnosed when a person has 15 or more of these headache days per month.
For those with chronic migraines, treatment typically consists of:
- Medications for the onset of headaches.
- Preventive medications.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Addressing risk factors, such as depression and anxiety.
Source: HealthDay
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