Winter Migraines: Why You Get Them and How to Prevent Them

If you feel like your migraines always seem to happen when the winter months come around, it might not be your imagination. “Cold weather can most definitely increase the risk of migraines in individuals,” says Cynthia Armand, MD, Neurologist at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. 

Insulating yourself from the cold can help prevent migraines when you’re outdoors, but you also want to moderate the indoor extremes: the hot, dry air.

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Lauren Smith, MA

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