Community/Retail

To maintain good "heart health," a good diet, exercise, and quitting smoking are essential; nutritional supplements may also help.

Migraine headaches affect an estimated 25% to 30% of individuals in the United States. More than two thirds of patients who have migraines are women. Many women experience migraines before or during their menstrual cycle. Migraines can also run in families, and most often occur between 15 and 55 years of age.

Recently, I had a mid-career pharmacist come into my office saying she was having trouble finding a job.

Migraines can affect patients differently--simple explanations are presented here to help educate patients on causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatments.

With over 30 million Americans suffering from migraines, health care professionals are constantly searching for new alternatives to eliminate the disabling pain for patients.

Mr. Eckel is professor at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.