Many people with migraines have heard this saying before: "Everyone gets a headache now and then." Or: "Most people just imagine their migraines; it's not a real illness." No wonder that many sufferers lose heart and actually think they have to resign themselves to the headaches, the unpleasant aura symptoms, the nausea, the light sensitivity, and all the other symptoms of a migraine attack.

But this is far from the truth. Researchers now know that migraine is indeed a serious and severe illness. This was a long-standing problem because migraine – especially the headache that suffers so much – cannot be seen or measured. This is still true today. But for some years now, it has been established that migraine is a genetic disorder. Changes in the genome cause nerve cells in the brain to be highly excitable. In certain situations, this over-excitation triggers subsequent reactions that ultimately result in this excruciating pain.

Thanks to modern therapies – with and without medication – it is now possible to significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks (including headaches), and in many cases, even prevent them altogether. How does this work? You'll learn at the Health Academy . In 29 lessons, you'll discover everything you need to know about migraines so that you, too, can avoid unnecessary suffering in the future.

The clearly written lessons teach you everything you need to know about migraines. Starting with basic information, such as the causes of headaches, and moving on to the typical course of an attack, long-term therapy, and acute treatment. Animated infographics and statistics illustrate the content. An instructional video explains in detail how progressive muscle relaxation works – the proven best method for relaxation. Professor Hartmut Göbel, head physician of the neurological-behavioral pain clinic in Kiel, guides you as an expert with numerous tips and advice. Short learning games and quizzes throughout the lessons test your knowledge.