Do Migraines Increase Alzheimer’s Risk? Here’s What the Science Says

New research shows that migraines may be a dementia risk factor that people can take steps to change, potentially lowering their risk while improving quality of life. For more than a billion people worldwide, migraines are more than just severe headaches. Now, new research shows that when migraines aren’t well-controlled, the effects could go beyond the momentary pain to have long-term ramifications for cognition and brain health.