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No More Headaches About Exams Advice From The Migraine Research Institute

Durban University of TechnologyRef: https://www.dut.ac.za/No_More_Headaches_About_Exams_Advice_From_The_Migraine_Research_Institute/

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This document is a news article page from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) titled “No More Headaches About Exams – Advice From The Migraine Research Institute,” dated Sep 13, 2013. It provides advice to students on managing stress-related headaches and migraines during exams, including posture, stretching, keeping a headache diary, dietary triggers, avoiding medication-overuse headache, and preventing dehydration. It also mentions support for National Headache and Migraine Awareness Week (16–22 September 2013) and offers an information pack via the Headache Clinic South Africa with contact details.

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Information pack on managing exam-related headaches and migraines

Students can request an information pack from Headache Clinic South Africa that provides guidance on posture, stretching, keeping a headache diary, dietary triggers, avoiding medication-overuse headache, and staying hydrated during exam periods.

Who it is for: students preparing for exams who experience headaches or migraines
How to act on it: Email kayleen@headacheclinic.co.za to request the information pack

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Information pack request email: kayleen@headacheclinic.co.za

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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

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https://www.dut.ac.za/No_More_Headaches_About_Exams_Advice_From_The_Migraine_Research_Institute/

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DUT news article title: “No More Headaches About Exams – Advice From The Migraine Research Institute”
Date: Sep 13, 2013
Author/quoted person: Dr. Elliot Shevel (medical director of The Headache Clinic)
Exam-related headache/migraine advice: posture, stretching, headache diary, dietary triggers/low GI foods, avoid medication-overuse headache (risk if medication >2 times/week), hydration
National Headache and Migraine Awareness Week: 16–22 September 2013
Information pack request email: kayleen@headacheclinic.co.za
Information phone: (011) 484 0933
Website mentioned for posture/stretching and free assistance: www.headacheclinic.co.za
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Migraine Research Institute
Dr. Elliot Shevel
The Headache Clinic
International Headache Society
Headache Clinic South Africa