We talked to real people who get migraines about the unexpected things that set them off—and what actually helps.

Do you crave carbs or sweets around a migraine attack? Giving in to your cravings might be comforting, but it can also be ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Meet the Author Maggie Moon, MS, RD, is a Los Angeles–based dietitian who specializes in brain ...

A new viral hack has been making the rounds: that a large Coca-Cola and fries can stop a migraine in its tracks.

Certain foods can trigger migraine attacks in people with migraine. Common migraine trigger foods include chocolate, caffeine, and red wine. Share on Pinterest Many things can trigger a migraine ...

Small actions like craving chocolate, sipping cold water, or even eating comfort food may be your brain’s way of warning to ...

A 2008 study of 200 people with migraine found that most participants reported at least one dietary trigger. Fasting was the most common dietary trigger, followed by alcohol and chocolate.

During prodrome, people often crave certain things. Many migraineurs report yawning more, which helps regulate dopamine, or ...

Migraines often stem from a variety of triggers that can differ from person to person. Dietary triggers such as red wine, aged cheese, processed meats, artificial sweeteners, and chocolate can ...

Food triggers have become “migraine myths,” claims Dr. Engel, who explains that the chocolate mythology in particular, came into being because our bodies have certain cravings (choccy a ...

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And that brings us to arguably the ultimate migraine hack: chocolate. While it's sometimes blamed as a trigger, chocolate is rich in compounds that help raise serotonin levels. Because low ...