Lifestyle Modification for Migraine

Overview
Because there are many factors that contribute to headache disorders, lifestyle changes can impact patient outcomes. Behaviors like getting consistent sleep, eating a more balanced diet and exercising regularly can help reduce attack frequency and intensity. Learn more about lifestyle changes and resources you can offer patients to track their daily activities and utilize changes within their control to start reducing the frequency of their attacks.
Test Your Knowledge
Videos
Explaining the Importance of Routine
SMART Tips for Migraine in Adolescents
Diet and Migraine: A Q&A with Dr. Vincent Martin
News & Articles

Research Summary: Prospective cohort study of routine exercise and headache outcomes among adults with episodic migraine

Research Summary: Stress Reduction for Migraine Management

Maintaining Compassion on Diet-Based Migraine Matters

Sleep, Migraine and Improved Patient Outcomes

Migraine Triggers
Podcasts
Prescribing a Migraine-friendly Lifestyle
Patient Resources

Guide to Managing Migraine at Work

Meal Planning Toolkit | The American Migraine Foundation

Guide to Healthy Sleep | The American Migraine Foundation

Nutraceuticals for Migraine | The American Migraine Foundation

Managing Diet and Migraine

Exercise and Migraine

Yoga for Migraine Treatment

Sleep Disorders and Headache

Workplace Accommodations for Migraine

The Importance of Mindfulness for Migraine

Integrative and Complementary Migraine Treatments

S2: Lifestyle Tips for Migraine by Move Against Migraine: A Podcast by the American Migraine Foundation

Stress and Migraine

Top 10 Migraine Triggers and How to Deal with Them

Seasonal Migraine Triggers

How Do You Practice Self-Care?
Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Migraine Management - Facebook Live Recap

Lifestyle Changes for Migraine Management

Staying Active with Migraine | American Migraine Foundation
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