Migraines and Stroke Risk

If you’re a middle aged lady who gets frequent migraines, you may be at a higher risk for stroke. A migraine is defined as “the flashing lights, a certain smell, or other sights or sounds that can signal oncoming pain.” Research suggests that the more frequent your migraines, the greater the risk.

Five percent of women had migraines once a week or more. These women were “four times as likely to have had a stroke” as women without migraines.

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