Staying positive about climate change, Migraine research and relief

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August 2018 flooding in Coon Valley
The side of Highway 14 on the west side of Coon Valley, looking east into town, was washed out from flooding Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Hope Kirwan/WPR

Millions of Americans suffer from migraine headaches, but the cause of migraines isn’t fully understood. A Wisconsin doctor talks with us about the headaches and how to find relief. We also talk about ways to keep a positive attitude and find ways to make a difference amid continuing bad news about climate change.

Featured in this Show

  • How to stay positive in a time of negative climate news

    It can be easy to get discouraged when reading about climate change that offers bad news. One climate psychologist walks us through how you can face environmental issues with optimism.

  • 15 percent of Americans have migraine disorder. Researchers still aren't certain what causes it.

    Migraine is a common neurological disorder affecting millions of Americans, most of them women. But the exact cause of migraines is still not understood. We delve into the science of migraines with a pain specialist for National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Renée Lertzman Guest
  • Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed Guest

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