Migraines May Help Fight Mental Decline

Once thought to damage brain function by injuring blood flow, migraines may be more beneficial that once believed. A recent study shows that migraines may not be as bad as they seem. In the study, researchers found that people who experience migraines experience less cognitive decline than those who do not. No clear link has been found, but it is quite possible that underlying biological changes associated with migraines may reduce cognitive decline. Other possibilities may be the types of dieting factors that are necessary for some people who experience migraines, or the medications that are used to help fight migraines may also help fight the cognitive decline that comes with age.

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