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A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.© 2026 HeadWise National Headache Foundation Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • Why Do You Get Headache Attacks When You're Sick? ft. Fred Cohen, MD

    Why Do You Get Headache Attacks When You're Sick? ft. Fred Cohen, MD
    Mar 11 2026
    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by headache medicine specialist Fred Cohen, MD, director of Headache Intervention in New York City and assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, to discuss why headache attacks commonly occur during viral illnesses like the flu, COVID, and other infections. They explore how inflammation and immune responses during illness can trigger headache attacks, why some people experience migraine attacks when they are sick, and why headache attacks can sometimes continue even after the infection has resolved. They offer guidance on recognizing different types of headache attacks and understanding when to seek medical evaluation.
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    10 m
  • Exercise Tips for Migraine and Headache Disorders ft. Sam Kelokates

    Exercise Tips for Migraine and Headache Disorders ft. Sam Kelokates
    Feb 11 2026
    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT, founder of Kelos Physical Therapy, to discuss how people living with migraine and other headache disorders can approach exercise safely and effectively. They explore how physical activity can both trigger and help prevent migraine, what the research currently shows, and how to build an exercise routine that supports long-term headache management. The conversation focuses on practical strategies—like setting realistic goals, pacing intensity, planning around triggers, and adapting workouts during different phases of migraine. Topics covered include: - How exercise affects migraine frequency, disability, and quality of life - When it’s safest to exercise in relation to migraine attacks - Why the nervous system—not just muscles—matters in exercise tolerance - The “rule of too’s”: too much, too soon, too often, too hard - How to use pain thresholds to guide activity - Adapting workouts on bad days and planning for consistency - Environmental and sensory triggers to consider during exercise - Treating exercise as part of a long-term migraine management plan This episode offers practical guidance for people living with migraine, headache disorders, and clinicians supporting them who want to incorporate movement in a safe, sustainable way.
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    19 m
  • How Exercise Affects Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP

    How Exercise Affects Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, Laurel Short, DNP and host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, break down the science behind aerobic exercise, strength training, and yoga—and how each can influence migraine frequency, intensity, and overall wellbeing. They also discussion the difference between primary exercise headache and migraine, and why it’s important to talk with a healthcare provider when head pain is triggered by physical activity. You’ll learn: How moderate and high-intensity exercise may reduce migraine frequency and severity Why exercise can sometimes act as a migraine trigger—and what factors like hydration, temperature, and fueling have to do with it The difference between migraine and primary exercise-induced headache How strength training and posture can support people living with migraine and neck pain The role of movement in mental health, stress, and mood regulation Practical, SMART goal strategies for starting—or restarting—an exercise routine safely Watch the full episode to explore how to build a personalized, sustainable movement plan that supports both migraine care and overall health.
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    22 m
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