MigraineFriendlyWorkplace

Poor medical care for people with migraine in Europe. EUROLIGHT STUDY—Migraine in Europe.Migraine is prevalent everywhere, and disabling. It is also neglected: consequently, it is underdiagnosed and undertreated. We analysed data from the Eurolight study on consultations and utilization of migraine-specific medications as indicators of adequacy of medical care in Europe. The study Migraine is […]

Dealing with Headache: Sex Differences in the Burden of Migraine‐ and Tension‐Type Headache. DEALING WITH HEADACHE: The aim of this study was to investigate sex differences in the burden of migraine and tension‐type headache (TTH). Background Migraine and TTH are more common in women than in men, with differences in comorbidities, treatment responses, disease‐modifying factors,

Migraine and colleagues:5 ways to support and empathise with a colleague suffering from migraine. LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE IN LIFE, MIGRAINE PAIN HURTS LESS WITH SUPPORT. That’s why, here there are 5 ways to support and empathise with a colleague suffering from migraine. You’ve probably experienced times at work when the support from colleagues has been

The hidden potential of migraine in a company. 1 IN 7 EMPLOYEES SUFFER FROM MIGRAINE, yet you probably do not know who in your company is living with the condition. According to a recent study, up to 51% of people with migraine lie about the reason for their absence from work. Or even worse, they

Bringing the friendly workplace home— Work from home guide. WORK FROM HOME GUIDE. Working from home can be a great alternative to reduce the migraine triggers that may happen at a workplace.However, to make a migraine-friendly workplace at home, there are some considerations to take into account.It is important to set up a dedicated space,

Rethinking the workspace— Odor free spaces. ODOR FREE SPACES. Companies usually have policies regarding exposure to fragrance as well as smoking. However, if that’s not your workplace case, here are some useful ideas to tackle the smell triggers at work. ○ It’s a difficult situation to address a coworker whose perfume or scent is triggering

Rethinking the workspace— Flexibility, an attitude that can change the life of workers with migraine. MIGRAINE CAUSES ABSENTEEISM AND, WHAT’S WORSE, PRESENTEEISM. Ignoring this fact will not make it less real. These situations can be avoided by offering minor adjustments at the workplace for those who need them, and what’s more important, by adopting a

Rethinking the workspace— Reducing noise triggers. SOUND SENSITIVITY OR PHONOPHOBIA is also a symptom of migraine. Loud noises at an office are usual, whether it is a phone ringing, a machine working or overlapping conversations. While for some workers this workplace noise helps them be productive, for others (and not only those who suffer from

Rethinking the workspace— Ergonomics and physical comfort. PHYSICAL STRESS (DUE TO POOR ERGONOMICS AND LACK OF PHYSICAL COMFORT) ARE AS IMPORTANT TO ADDRESS AS EMOTIONAL STRESS, so as to avoid them triggering a migraine attack. Working long hours sitting in front of a screen can lead to poor posture, resulting from being hunched over the

Rethinking the workspace— Light adaptations. PHOTOPHOBIA, OR HYPERSENSITIVITY TO LIGHT, is a common symptom among people living with migraine. Inadequate lighting and sensitivity to light can act as migraine triggers at the workspace.While incandescent light bulbs are generally considered more friendly to migraine sufferers than fluorescent bulbs, overhead lighting at the workplace can present just