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The Phases of a Migraine Attack – Breaking it Down

By Sarah Rathsack / June 28, 2023 / Comments Off on The Phases of a Migraine Attack – Breaking it Down

Living with migraine disease is hard! Some days, you feel normal, but on other days, you can feel down or different without knowing why,…

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Migraine Advocacy: Giving Voice to the Invisible

Migraine Advocacy: Giving Voice to the Invisible

By Sarah Rathsack / June 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Migraine Advocacy: Giving Voice to the Invisible

Migraine advocacy is the most powerful way to bring both hope and change. So many with this debilitating disease suffer in silence or feel…

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Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

By Sarah Rathsack / May 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Migraine and headache awareness month (MHAM) is a time to expand advocacy and participate in building migraine and headache awareness. Miles for Migraine advocates…

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Announcing our ACT Now Superstars of 2023

By Sarah Rathsack / May 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Announcing our ACT Now Superstars of 2023

Miles for Migraine just completed its third advocacy training program for fellows and patients across the country called ACT Now resulting in some superstars.…

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Mothering with migraine

Mothering with Migraine by Jennifer Evan

By Sarah Rathsack / May 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Mothering with Migraine by Jennifer Evan

Mothering with migraine is complicated. Migraine is ubiquitous, affecting over 1 billion people in the world, with a lifetime prevalence upwards of 20-30%. It…

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Advocacy starts with me

Advocacy Starts with Me

By Sarah Rathsack / February 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Advocacy Starts with Me

Advocacy starts with me. But where do I begin? Miles for Migraine is a great way to start. From educational events to walk/run/relax events…

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How Does Migraine Affect the Black Community Differently? 

By Sean Maher / August 24, 2022 / Comments Off on How Does Migraine Affect the Black Community Differently? 

Racial Disparities in Migraine Care: How it Affects the Black Community written by Courtney White, MD Neurologist/Headache Specialist, Jefferson Hospital “I’ve had headaches since…

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Miles for Migraine Volunteer Appreciation

By Sarah Rathsack / June 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Miles for Migraine Volunteer Appreciation

It is Migraine and Headache Disorder Awareness Month. Although it’s June, we have volunteers that work year-round to make it a better migraine world.…

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Jeopardy Contestant Discusses Living with Vestibular Migraine

By Sarah Rathsack / June 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Jeopardy Contestant Discusses Living with Vestibular Migraine

In this interview, a Jeopardy contestant discusses living with vestibular migraine, competing on the game show, and advocacy. Below, are the interview questions and…

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Every action counts

Migraine Advocacy: Every Action Counts

By Derek MacDonald / January 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Migraine Advocacy: Every Action Counts

Every action counts when it comes to advocacy. But how can I get involved and why is it important? If we want a cure…

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Movement Matters: Body, Mind, Advocacy

By Sean Maher / March 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Movement Matters: Body, Mind, Advocacy

Welcome to 2021, Warriors! This year Miles for Migraine is running with the theme Movement Matters: Body, Mind, and Advocacy. But what do those…

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Volunteer Spotlight on Heidi Brehm

By Sean Maher / February 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight on Heidi Brehm

How did you get involved with Miles for Migraine? After watching an interview with Miles for Migraine founder, Eileen Jones, I attended a planning…

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Volunteer Spotlight on Sheri Rhoades

By Sean Maher / January 20, 2021 / Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight on Sheri Rhoades

How did you get involved with Miles for Migraine? My journey of becoming an advocate for Miles for Migraine started a little over a…

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Volunteer Spotlight on Diane Fox

By Sean Maher / December 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight on Diane Fox

How did you get involved with Miles for Migraine? I saw the flyer for the Philadelphia Miles for Migraine race on the desk of…

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The Mind-Body Connection: Managing Migraine

By Katie MacDonald / December 3, 2020 / Comments Off on The Mind-Body Connection: Managing Migraine

The Mind-Body Connection: Managing Migraine Mindfulness Practices While some people may still consider the mind-body connection New Age theory, it’s emerged as a bonafide…

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