Migraines can be a debilitating condition, and for sufferers the thought of participating in physical activity such as hiking can be grueling. The good news is that it is possible for those who are suffering from migraines to enjoy safe hiking-based activities without increasing the likelihood of experiencing a debilitating attack. There are a variety […]

Migraines are a complex medical condition that affect millions of people around the world. These severe headaches can be triggered by various factors, such as stress, hormones, food and drinks, and atmospherics like bright lights and loud noises. One alleged trigger that has generated a lot of attention is altitude, or changes in elevation above […]

Living with migraines is never easy, and those who suffer from them know that finding answers can be a challenge. Having migraines at high altitudes can be an entirely different affliction. When asthmatics and those with respiratory difficulties head to high altitudes, they know that affliction can be compounded. Those with migraines should know: the […]

Whenever people travel to high altitudes, some people can start having trouble. Altitude sickness is a common side effect, but migraines and headaches are also one of the most frequently reported issues. Those migraines and headaches might be started by the amount of high altitude and the changes in the oxygen level and change in […]

Migraine sufferers often report painful headaches – and a variety of other symptoms – when traveling to high altitudes. When this happens, it can complicate travel plans, ruin vacations, and make spending time at locations of high altitude nearly impossible. Yet the reasons behind why high altitudes trigger migraines is actually poorly understood by many […]