Understanding Migraines & Headaches
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
From a dull tension headache to a pounding migraine, head pain is one of the most common reasons people feel unwell — and one of the most misunderstood. This calm guide explains the main types, what drives them, and how relief is approached.
The difference between tension headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches, the everyday triggers, how migraines unfold in phases, sensible relief and prevention, and the warning signs that mean a headache needs urgent attention.
What's inside
- →Types of headaches — tension, migraine & cluster
- →What is a migraine — phases & symptoms
- →Common triggers — food, sleep, stress & more
- →Relief approaches — what helps in the moment
- →Prevention — reducing how often they strike
- →Red-flag headaches — when to get seen
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about brain and cognitive health — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, including dementia or Alzheimer's disease. See a doctor about new or worsening memory problems, confusion, or other cognitive or neurological symptoms. Seek emergency care for signs of a stroke — remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 — or for sudden severe headache, sudden confusion, or loss of consciousness.