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Smart Woman - Stroke Risks Women Don't Know About

May is national stroke awareness month and according to the National Stroke Association, more than 400,000 women experience a stroke every year and at least one out of five of those women die.But stroke is not just a disease for the elderly. Strokes are on the rise in young women by up to 40%.But no Full story

The GOP's George W. Bush problem

   The former president made another nonpolitical appearance at a basketball game this week, but the unveiling of his presidential library next month may already be causing headaches for the rest of his party.

Spring snow causing travel trouble

   NBC's Janel Klein has more on the spring storm that is creating headaches for people on the roads.

No headache excuse! Intimacy relieves migraines

   A study from Germany indicates that intimacy can relieve migraines; about half of the test subjects said their headache symptoms improved after sex. Researchers think it’s the release of endorphins that does the trick.

Placebo as good as most drugs for kids' migraines

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A drug-free placebo pill prevents migraines in kids and teens just as well as most headache medicines, according to a new review of past evidence. Full story

Nearby lightning may be linked to migraines

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Weather has long been considered one of many potential migraine triggers, but a new study links lightning, specifically, to the onset of the severe headaches that plague more than 28 million Americans. Full story

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  2 shopping apps help you save, get organized

TODAY’s Sara Haines helps you get the most out of the Web and your money with two apps: Pricelink.com, which gives you price comparisons and reviews, and Gyft, which will spare you the headache of managing all your gift cards.

  Holiday returns: Navigating long lines and fees

Now that the presents have been opened, it may be time to head back to the mall for dreaded holiday returns. Kerry Sanders reports on some of the headaches returns can create for consumers and store employees alike, and Tod Marks of Consumer Reports reveals how you can avoid them.

  How do you get rid of an overeager coworker?

Philip Galanes of The New York Times tests the TODAY anchors on their knowledge of manners, asking them the best way to get a coworker to stop calling and emailing about every little detail and how to politely tell someone her perfume is too strong.

  6 things you didn’t know cause headaches

The usual culprits for headaches tend to be too much alcohol and not enough sleep, but Siohban O’Connor, deputy editor of Prevention magazine, describes some of the more bizarre reasons for why you may be hurting.

  Romney Losing Ground

CNBC's John Harwood reports that a new series of polls means new headaches for the Romney campaign.

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