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8 Lesser-Known Headache Triggers You Should Avoid
In this video, learn eight common causes of headaches.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on February 27, 2024Anyone who’s had to leave work early or ditch plans with friends because of a headache knows how debilitating they can be — even seemingly “minor” non-migraine kinds. Of course you can take an over-the-counter (OTC) painkiller to help make the pain go away, but it’s much better to sidestep the headache in the first place if you can. It turns out that many common daily habits can trigger headaches especially in those prone to them. In this video, learn about headache triggers you can try to minimize to prevent the pain.
References
American Migraine Foundation. (2016). Headache hygiene - what is it?
American Migraine Foundation. (2017). Top 10 migraine triggers and how to deal with them.
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