Study: A Daily Dose Of Ibuprofen Could Prevent Alzheimer’s

Study: A Daily Dose Of Ibuprofen Could Prevent Alzheimer’s    

This Drug For Back Pain And Headache Inhibits The Action Of A Substance Related To This Mental Condition    

Ibuprofen is a quick way to treat back pain or headaches. Even though this medication is oriented to pain relief, researchers have discovered that it could also be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. It is based on the mechanism used by ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation caused by a substance related to this mental condition. This substance, an amyloid peptide called Abeta 42, is present in the saliva of adults with Alzheimer’s as well as adults with a healthy mental condition, but with a high risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s. According to the study, a daily dose of ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), could prevent Alzheimer’s in patients that have shown a high level of Abeta42. Additional info click here.

 

Red Wine Can Be A Major Migraine Trigger, But There Are Now Alternatives

Red Wine Can Be A Major Migraine Trigger, But There Are Now Alternatives    

Fruit-Based Wines Include Blackberry, Guava, Mango, And Black Cherries.    

There are many migraine triggers, and one of them is the tannins contained in red wine. To address these issue, there are now wines made of fermented fruit, rather than grapes. These fruits include guava, passion fruit, and key lime, which are some of the 40 different blends. Others are kiwi, mango, banana, and there is also blackberry, mango and black cherries for dark wine. These even have health benefits, such as antioxidants, potassium, among others. Click here for more details.

 

Migraines Are Not Only Strong Headaches – They Can Be Severely Incapacitating

Migraines Are Not Only Strong Headaches – They Can Be Severely Incapacitating    

New Treatments Include Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Ketamine And Controlling The Protein CGRP, Associated With Migraine Attacks    

Most people believe that a migraine is like a headache, but worse. However, there are differences. Migraine is a neurological incapacitating disease and includes nausea, visual disturbances like auras, sensitivity to light and sound, and also touch ad smell, dizziness, and loss of balance, and numbness in the face, arms, or legs. It is also the third most prevalent illness in the world, affecting 12% of the population, and also the sixth most disabling health condition. Due to the severity of its attacks, migraine sufferers have 2 to 4 times the possibility to have also depression. It can be triggered by lifestyle changes, such as skipping meals or dehydration, environment and weather changes, like strong smells, altitude, humidity, and bright sunlight. Even though treatments include OTC medication and preventive treatments, many people seek alternative therapies, regular exercise, and preventing dehydration. There are also new in treatments including, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), controlling the protein CGRP, which is associated with migraines, and ketamine, used also for depression and chronic pain. More Information click here.

 

Ponytail Headache May Persist After The Hair Has Been Loosened

Ponytail Headache May Persist After The Hair Has Been Loosened    

The Cause May Be A High Level Of Scalp Sensitivity    

Ponytail headaches occur when people use tight hairstyles, such as ponytails, braids or buns, stimulating the nerve receptors on the scalp. Also, it might cause traction alopecia, which leads to hair loss due to the constant stress on the hair follicles. However, some people have more scalp sensitivity than others, which results in not only a more intense headache, but it persists even after the hair has been loosened. More details click here.

 

Nocturnal Epilepsy Can Be Caused By Unusual Brain Development And Low Oxygen In The Brain

Nocturnal Epilepsy Can Be Caused By Unusual Brain Development And Low Oxygen In The Brain    

Some Of The Symptoms Include Headaches, And Muscle Strain    

Nocturnal epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in brain cells. In this case, it is a seizure that occurs at sleep and can be identified by certain symptoms. Some of these are waking up with headaches, muscle strain, bedwetting, and excess fatigue, among others. The cause can be unusual brain development, head injury, brain low, and low levels of oxygen, similar to sleep apnea. Additional information click here.

 

Daylight Saving Time: Good For The Economy, Bad For Migraine Sufferers

Daylight Saving Time: Good For The Economy, Bad For Migraine Sufferers    

Sleep Deprivation May Trigger Headaches    

Daylight Savings Time means that the sun comes earlier in the morning, shortening the nighttime by an hour. While this has a good effect on the economy, it may have a very bad effect on the persons who suffer from headaches or migraines. The cause is the loss of one hour of sleep, while they adapt to the new time – similar to a mini jet lag. Sleep deprivation is not the only cause of headaches, another cause is the change of barometric pressure or temperature, which influences certain brain receptors. How to deal with it? More info click here.

 

Migraine Sufferers Should Take Medication To Prevent Attacks

Migraine Sufferers Should Take Medication To Prevent Attacks    

This Approach Is Similar To Asthma Treatments, With Drugs To Treat The Attack, And Drugs To Prevent It    

Migraines are usually treated when the patient is under a migraine attack, and usually under an incapacitating condition. However, there are medical opinions that if patients have certain symptoms, they should be treated in order to prevent a migraine. This is similar to the treatment of asthma – patients are given medication for the asthma attacks, and also medication to prevent further attacks and to regain control of their bodies. According to specialists, migraine sufferers should be given preventive treatments if attacks are more than once a week, they have a poor response to drug treatments or serious side effects, or the attacks cause severe disability. Learn more about preventive migraine medication. Click here for more information.