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contents Volume 1 , Issue 3 • 2011

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On the Web Find out what ’ s new and making headlines online at headwisemag . org .
You Said It Our readers have spoken . See what they have to say about Head Wise .
Head 2 Head Be social and join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter .
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Reader Mail You ask . We answer . Get expert advice from leaders in the field .
Wise Words Read how a migraine sufferer is living life to the fullest .
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Research Product Warning Topiramate is one of the most popular migraine medications on the market , but the FDA recently warned that it carries a risk for birth defects .
Self Help Happy Holidays It might be the most wonderful time of the year , but it can wreak havoc on headache disorders . These five tips can help you enjoy a headache-free holiday .
Growing Pains Big Problems Combating childhood obesity can do more than just keep headaches under control . It can also improve psychological and academic well-being .
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Invisible Wounds Stand Down Military migraineurs are particularly vulnerable to PTSD , a psychological condition that could exacerbate head pain and lead to disability .
Q & A The Stroke- Migraine Connection José Biller , MD , discusses the connection between migraine with aura and stroke — and ways you can reduce your risk .
Naturally Headache Free Happy Thoughts The thoughts running through your head can have a huge impact on your headaches . It ’ s time to harness the power of positive thinking .
cover photography by AMOS MORGAN
Did You Know ?
Michele Bachmann ’ s presidential foray prompted questions about whether a person with migraine could handle the job . But world leaders , from Julius Caesar to Napoleon to Thomas Jefferson , have all managed migraines — and changed the world .