Migraines With Aura In Midlife Associated With Increased Prevalence Of Brain Lesions In Older Age

Middle-aged women who had migraine headaches with aura (sensory disturbances, such as with vision, balance or speech) had a higher prevalence of brain lesions when they were older, compared to individuals without similar types of headaches, according to a study in the June 24 issue of JAMA. Migraine is a common neurovascular disorder that affects approximately 11 percent of adults and is more common in women than men.

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Filed under: Headache / Migraine on June 25th, 2009