Migraine Headaches A migraine headache is an intense, throbbing pain on one side or both sides of the head. Migraines may also cause other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and noise. What Are The Causes? Doing or taking certain things may also trigger migraines, such as: • Alcohol. • Smoking. •
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Tips for Meal Prepping If You Have Diabetes Controlling your blood sugar (glucose) levels can be challenging when you have a packed schedule or limited meal options. The following tips can help you meal prep to manage your diabetes. If you have questions or if you need help, work with your health care provider or
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Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a type of brain injury that can be caused by a strong blow to the head (closed injury) or by an object that penetrates the skull and enters the brain (open injury). TBI can change the way your brain functions and can range from mild to
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How to Eat Healthy at School Lunch at school may be the meal in which you have the most choices of what to eat. You may not be able to choose whether you buy your lunch or bring it from home, but you can choose what you eat and do not eat. Deciding what to
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Kidney Stones Kidney stones (urolithiasis) are rock-like masses that form inside of the kidneys. Kidneys are organs that make pee (urine). A kidney stone can cause very bad pain and can block the flow of pee. The stone usually leaves your body (passes) through your pee. You may need to have a doctor take out
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