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The Downward Spiral of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Once dubbed the boxers’ disease, this degenerative condition is creating havoc and headaches among athletes and soldiers.
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The Upsides and Downfalls of Topiramate
It is now considered one of the most effective preventive treatments for episodic migraine. But topiramate comes with both benefits and risks.
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Bringing the Heat
NBA superstar James Jones discusses the migraine that kept him out of Game 1 of the 2012 Playoffs and why it’ s important for male athletes to talk about the condition.
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