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Understanding Hormonal Headaches and Traumatic Brain Injury
43:18 - 58:43 (15:24)
Low levels of estrogen and progesterone are the cause of hormonal headaches in women, that tend to occur around the time of menstruation. Repeated low-level impact to the head, such as in football, boxing, and soccer, can lead to traumatic brain injury without the need for any kind of full-blown concussion, often resulting in chronic headaches or a feeling of fullness in the head.
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The herpes one virus is responsible for cold sores on the mouth due to its location on the trigeminal nerve.
43:18 - 46:19 (03:01)
Summary
The herpes one virus is responsible for cold sores on the mouth due to its location on the trigeminal nerve. This same nerve can also cause cluster headaches and it's recommended to see a doctor for eye or nose infections related to herpes.
ChapterUnderstanding Hormonal Headaches and Traumatic Brain Injury
EpisodeHow to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches
PodcastHuberman Lab
Hormonal headaches in women are very common and are caused by low levels of estrogen and progesterone which affect vasodilation, vasoconstriction, and the inflammatory response.
46:19 - 54:00 (07:40)
Summary
Hormonal headaches in women are very common and are caused by low levels of estrogen and progesterone which affect vasodilation, vasoconstriction, and the inflammatory response. These headaches tend to occur right before or during menstruation when estrogen levels drop rapidly.
ChapterUnderstanding Hormonal Headaches and Traumatic Brain Injury
EpisodeHow to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches
PodcastHuberman Lab
Traumatic brain injury and low level brain injury can accumulate over time to become traumatic for daily living, often resulting in lowered cognition, disruption in mood, sleep, etc.
54:00 - 58:43 (04:43)
Summary
Traumatic brain injury and low level brain injury can accumulate over time to become traumatic for daily living, often resulting in lowered cognition, disruption in mood, sleep, etc. These injuries are not just caused by sports, but also by other factors.