Migraine Insights
Tips, guides, and research to help you understand and manage your migraines.
The 2026 U.S. Migraine Risk Index: 100 Cities Ranked
The first 100-city U.S. migraine risk analysis since 2006. Denver leads at 73.78, nearly 3× the national median. Mountain West dominates the top; California dominates the most-favorable list; November is America's worst migraine month.
MigrAid vs Migraine Buddy: Which Migraine Tracker Is Right for You?
Honest comparison of logging speed, trigger tracking, head pain mapping, prodrome tracking, reports, privacy, and more.
Barometric Pressure and Migraines: What the Research Says
How pressure changes affect your brain, what the latest studies show, and how tracking barometric pressure alongside your migraine diary can help you predict and prevent attacks.
How to Track Migraine Triggers Effectively
Why most people quit their migraine diary, what science says about trigger identification, and how to build a tracking system that works long-term.
What Is the MIDAS Score? A Complete Guide to Measuring Migraine Disability
How the MIDAS questionnaire works, what your score means for treatment, and why tracking migraines makes your disability assessment more accurate.
Migraine Prodrome: How to Recognize the Warning Signs Before an Attack
Up to 77% of migraine sufferers get warning signs hours before pain starts. Learn to spot fatigue, cravings, and neck stiffness as early signals.
How to Prepare for a Neurologist Appointment for Migraines
Make the most of your 15-20 minute visit. What to bring, what to track, and how to communicate for better treatment decisions.