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Botox® for wrinkles, sure. But for headaches? Absolutely. In fact, Botox injections are approved to treat and prevent chronic headaches that happen multiple times a month. Here, learn how Botox prevents headaches and what to expect during treatment.

Feeling dizzy more often than seems normal? It could be more than just standing up too fast. Learn when dizziness might signal a bigger health issue and how expert care can help you regain your balance.

Dementia affects millions of Americans, and while there’s no way to cure the disease, there are some things you can do to reduce your own risks. Here, learn a few simple steps you can take beginning today to protect your brain and your health.

Living with epilepsy and not sure about the right therapy? Knowing your treatment options is key to managing seizures effectively. Keep reading to learn about your options and how personalized care can help.

Struggling to stay awake during the day? It might be more than just a late night. Keep reading to learn about the surprising reasons behind chronic daytime sleepiness and how you can reclaim control of your nights and days!

Struggling with migraines and trying to manage them on your own? Read on to learn about the risks involved with self-treating migraines and how seeking expert help is the key to effective and long-lasting relief.

Struggling with sleep and wondering if your family history could have something to do with your troubles? Keep reading to learn which sleep disorders are more likely to run in families and why understanding this connection is important.

Ever wondered how your daily routine affects your brain health? Find out which common habits might be putting your cognitive function at risk and how you can turn things around with this helpful guide.  

Sidelined by head pain and not sure if you’ve got a headache or are experiencing a migraine? It can be hard to tell! Keep reading to learn more about these two conditions and the ways we can help you find relief.

Battling recurrent migraines but aren’t sure what signs mean your head pain requires medical attention. We’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn what you need to know about getting help for migraines.

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Wondering if age-related memory and thinking changes are inevitable as you get older? The answer might surprise you. Take a moment to learn the facts and the steps you can take for the best brain health as you age.

It’s difficult to watch someone you love struggle with dementia. Keep reading to learn the ways you can make things easier on them—and you—with our top tips for helping a loved one with dementia.

Worried that you’ve been sleeping too much and it could be affecting your health? You could have a condition called oversleeping. Learn why sleeping more isn’t always a good thing and when it’s time to seek professional help.

Worried you’re struggling with a sleep disorder? Serious sleep disorders are more common than you think, and attempting self-treatment can be risky. Here’s why professional help is critical for effective and safe treatment.

Find yourself misplacing keys or forgetting names and wondering if it's just a part of aging or something more? Keep reading to understand the difference between typical memory problems and signs of conditions like dementia.

Struggling with the tingling, numbness, and pain of neuropathy? Fortunately, there are strategies that can make a big difference in managing your condition. Keep reading to learn how you can take control of your neuropathy with our expert guidance. 

Are you over 50 and struggling with back pain? You’re not alone. Back pain often strikes people as they get older. Keep reading to learn five common reasons people develop back pain after 50 and how we help restore your quality of life.

Ready to unravel the mystery behind your ongoing dizziness? Keep reading to discover the neurological causes that may be affecting your balance and why seeking specialized care is key for lasting relief.    

Struggling with the dull, achy pain, tenderness, or pressure associated with frequent tension headaches and wondering why? Keep reading to learn about this type of headache and five of the most common causes.

Are you able to fall asleep at night but find yourself waking up throughout the night or too early in the morning? You could be one of the 25% of American adults struggling with insomnia. Here’s what you need to know.

If you’ve developed neck pain since you started working from home, you’re not alone. Poor habits and bad ergonomics can trigger acute and chronic neck pain. Keep reading to learn more about this condition and how we can help.

It’s natural to feel scared or worried if you’ve been diagnosed with epilepsy—especially since so many misconceptions surround this neurological condition. Keep reading to learn some encouraging news about epilepsy.

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the US and the fifth leading cause of death. About half of all stroke patients are dehydrated, which could make you wonder how they’re linked. Keep reading to find out.

Many things you do every day put stress on your hands and wrists. Over time, this can lead to painful carpal tunnel syndrome. Here’s a look at our top five tips for minimizing the pain and other symptoms associated with this condition.

Though similar, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia aren’t the same thing. Understanding the difference is key for managing and treating your condition. Keep reading to learn what you need to know.

Most people experience headaches now and again. But getting frequent headaches is another story—and one that shouldn’t be ignored. Keep reading to learn what might trigger your frequent head pain and how we can help.

Everyone feels off-balance once in a while, but if you’re experiencing persistent symptoms of dizziness, feeling like the room’s spinning, vision changes, and more, you could have a balance disorder. Here’s what you need to know.

At least 20 million American adults have a condition called neuropathy, which can cause painful and debilitating symptoms. Take a moment to learn about this nerve disorder, including some of the common causes and how we can help.

Most people have trouble sleeping from time to time. But for about one-third of Americans, problems sleeping become chronic and could stem from a sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn what you need to know.

Are you one of the up to one billion people around the world struggling with migraines, headaches, neck or back pain, neuropathy, epilepsy, dementia or another neurological disorder? Learn how individualized patient care can help!

If getting into the office for ongoing care is a burden, our virtual visits can give you the care you need from the convenience of your home or office. Here’s a closer look at some of the benefits our telehealth services provide.

Everyone is unique, and so are migraine triggers. However, many people share one or more common triggers. Understanding what influences your migraines can help prevent them. Here’s a look at some of the most common migraine triggers.

Not all headaches are the same, and if you’re dealing with a migraine, it can be worlds apart from a tension headache. Read on to explore 4 signs that your tension headache is a migraine 一 and how we can help.

When discussing migraines, people often focus on the headache aspect of the attack. However, if you’re a migraine sufferer, you know that headaches and pain are just one small part of the experience.

You don’t just want a doctor, you want the best doctor. You’re not just looking for a neurologist in NYC, you’re looking for the best neurologist in NYC. I’m going to let you in on a little secret: there are plenty of great neurologists out there.

These days, stress is so common that it needs no introduction. Tell a friend you’re feeling stressed out, and they’ll nod in unison or mutter “I know how you feel.” The chronic stress of daily living — the pressure to excel at your job,...

We all know smoking is bad for our health and greatly increases our risk of lung cancer. However, your lungs are not the only organs that suffer when you smoke. The nicotine in tobacco products has a wide range of negative effects on the body.

Most of us know what it’s like to feel dizzy. You feel faint and woozy, and you get that strange sensation that the world is moving or spinning, even though you know it is not. It’s common and completely normal to feel dizzy after getting off a ride...

I Used to Have Glasses I had a prescription of -6.5 in both eyes growing up (that’s pretty severe and required thick glasses). I was also very active growing up playing basketball, swimming, surfing, and skiing.

As doctors and researchers continue to improve their understanding of migraines, newer and more effective treatments are emerging. In 2018, migraine treatment saw one of its biggest advancements as the FDA approved a new class of medications,...

Snow is falling gently on the mountains, and if you’re an avid skier, you probably can’t wait to hit the slopes with family and friends. But perhaps you’re prone to developing a nagging problem whenever you venture up into the mountains to ski.

It’s one of the most frustrating things about being human. You take a bite of delicious ice cream, hoping to enjoy it, and instead, you end up with a brain freeze — that sudden, sense-numbing headache that makes you wince and set down your spoon.

Don’t eat that chocolate, it will give you a headache! If you suffer from migraines, you’ve probably been given this advice, at least once or twice, by a well-meaning aunt or friend. Maybe you’ve read it on the internet or in a natural healing book...

Migraines are more than just a headache. They also cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, tingling in the extremities — and for about 25 percent of patients, sensory disturbances called an aura.

Modern Migraine MD is a start up company that brings doctors and headache sufferers together using telemedicine and virtual visits to treat people. Migraines and many headache conditions are well suited for this type of doctor patient interaction...

Abortive medicines (also known as acute medicines) can help alleviate pain once a migraine sufferer experiences the onset of an attack. Unlike preventive medicines, abortive treatments are not taken every day, rather the patient takes them as soon...

When describing migraines, patients often focus on the physical symptoms — the pounding headache, the debilitating nausea, and the searing sensitivity to light. However, migraine is not merely a physical ailment.

Pounding headaches. Nausea and vomiting. Visual disturbances that leave you unable to focus, let alone work or drive. If you suffer from migraines, you’re more than familiar with these debilitating symptoms.

It is estimated that as many as 3.8 million concussions occur annually in the U.S., as a result of sports and recreation-related activities. Other common causes include work-related injuries, car and bicycle accidents, falls, and fighting.

Pounding headaches. Nausea and vomiting. Visual disturbances that leave you unable to focus, let alone work or drive. If you suffer from migraines, you’re more than familiar with these debilitating symptoms.

Migraine is one of the most common conditions in the world and causes debilitating symptoms in its sufferers, so it’s no surprise that there have been considerable efforts to find effective home remedies to treat the condition...

A solution that stops the onset of migraine before it has even started is undoubtedly the treatment that migraine sufferers are looking for. There are a number of preventive medicines out there that aim to do just this: decrease the frequency,...

There are 37 million migraine sufferers in the U.S., and it’s likely that many of them are unaware that Botox injections can help alleviate some of the symptoms of their condition.

Cluster headaches get their name from their occurrence in cyclical patterns or cluster periods, and are unfortunately one of the most painful types of headache. The condition often wakes sufferers up during the night,...

Migraines and headaches can occur at any age, including in young children and adolescents. However, it’s crucial to understand that the disorder can manifest itself differently in children than it does in adults.

It’s no secret that migraines can seriously affect your day-to-day life. They reduce productivity levels, affect your social calendar, and get in the way of precious time spent with family and friends.

If I could give away a dollar for every time someone had seen me for a headache, I’d have started a small foundation. Around 13 percent of Americans experience migraines, with 30 to 70 percent of the population experiencing tension type headaches.

Here at Modern Migraine MD, we are firm believers that telemedicine has the power to fundamentally improve patients’ access to highly effective, specialized care for their headaches. There’s already a shortage of neurologists,...

How can we use a picture of a tree as an analogy for the causes of headache? What do we know about headaches and their root cause? The answer remains a mystery still — much like the roots of the tree remain a mystery to those of us...

Let’s talk about the M-word The surge of research on migraines in recent years is certainly making headway, yet there’s still a long way to get to the bottom of what causes the condition. If you or anyone you know has ever had a migraine,...