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A leading British neuroscientist has puzzled over the mysteries of headaches for many years. Her work has resulted in a fascinating and accessible book about a perennial medical problem - and even with some practical advice. There is nothing new about headaches. Since time immemorial, people have suffered in its grip. Heated debates about how to avoid or get rid of a headache have been simmering since medieval Persia, where castor oil was considered the most reliable remedy. Fortunately, we are now much more advanced on the subject. Darwin became a veritable hermit because of his headaches, but this enabled him to spend more time at home pondering the origin of species. Hardly anyone today accepts their headaches as a blessing, but they do tell you a lot. How do we know what it's talking about? What is the meaning of our pain? Neuroscientist Amanda Allison talks about both sinus pain and migraines, and whether you should just take painkillers and ignore the causes of what's going on. "Pain in Your Head" separates fact from speculation, teaches you how to control your condition and helps you develop habits that will protect you from this ailment.