Purplification is a fun way Miles for Migraine is turning themselves purple for fundraising, awareness, unity, and FUN!

Scared to tell your boss when you’re having migraine attacks? Or trying to retain your employees and reduce sick days? As more people return to working in person, explore adjustments that optimize the environment for people with this painful neurological health condition. Migraine disease is the second leading cause of disability in the workplace.

Today is the first day of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. We kick off #MHAM by recognizing Migraine at Work Day to raise awareness for the need for employer accommodations for people living and working with migraine disease and headache disorders. Annually, more than 157 million workdays are lost in the United States. Decreased productivity and health care costs $37 billion yearly. Learn more about how to build a migraine-friendly workplace from Migraine at Work: migraineatwork.org

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that veterans are more likely to develop migraine and headache diseases. Many researchers believe this occurs as a result of their service in the military. New data show that 350,000 Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Nearly half of GWOT veterans with deployment-related TBI, reported headaches 15 or more days per month and 89% met criteria for migraine. Three million GWOT veterans were exposed to toxic open burn pits. Compared to veterans deployed but not exposed to burn pits, veterans deployed and with burn pit duties, years later reported nearly twice the risk of functional limitations due to migraine. We are committed to advocating for the veterans who have served us.