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![Alcohol and Headaches](images/110x80/5881.jpg)
Alcohol and Headaches
Alcohol can make headaches worse in people already prone to them and can cause painful hangover headaches in those who are normally headache-free. Staying hydrated and…...
![Can The Weather Cause Headaches?](images/110x80/5876.jpg)
Can The Weather Cause Headaches?
Weather can trigger headaches and migraines, whether that is temperature, pressure, humidity or a combination of all three. Identifying your specific weather…...
![Cigarettes and Headaches](images/110x80/5880.jpg)
Cigarettes and Headaches
Cigarettes can trigger many headache forms and reducing or eliminating them completely provides many benefits. Using various strategies under your doctor's guidance is…...
![Does Stroke Cause Headaches?](images/110x80/13080.jpg)
Does Stroke Cause Headaches?
Stroke is a serious and potentially fatal event that occurs in the brain and is usually accompanied by a very severe headache....
![Does Using Electronic Devices Cause Headaches?](images/110x80/1018.jpg)
Does Using Electronic Devices Cause Headaches?
Using computers, watching TV and playing computer games may seem like a recipe for a headache but research shows it is more likely to feel head pain if you listen to…...
![Headaches and Blood Sugar](images/110x80/5878.jpg)
Headaches and Blood Sugar
Blood sugar fluctuations can trigger headaches. By eating regular meals and consuming lower glycaemic foods, you can help prevent headaches....
![Headaches and Depression](images/110x80/5882.jpg)
Headaches and Depression
Headaches and depression may occur simultaneously and it can be difficult for a sufferer to seek out help. Medication and alternative treatments may help to address…...
![Headaches? Check The Lighting](images/110x80/5869.jpg)
Headaches? Check The Lighting
Indoor and outdoor lighting can trigger a headache or migraine attack. Reducing, adjusting or eliminating incandescent and fluorescent lighting and wearing sunglasses…...
![Insomnia and Headaches](images/110x80/12173.jpg)
Insomnia and Headaches
Insomnia can be an overlooked culprit that triggers headaches and migraines. By addressing your insomnia and obtaining adequate sleep, you may be able to significantly…...
![Is Caffeine a Cause or Treatment?](images/110x80/5888.jpg)
Is Caffeine a Cause or Treatment?
Small doses of caffeine in medication or food and drink may help your headache pain, but larger doses can cause withdrawal headaches and other unpleasant symptoms. If…...
![Male and Female Differences in Headache Triggers](images/110x80/12172.jpg)
Male and Female Differences in Headache Triggers
Men and women have different headache triggers and experience headache pain in unique ways. Identifying triggers can help to keep headaches at bay....
![Migraines and Oral Contraception](images/110x80/5883.jpg)
Migraines and Oral Contraception
The oral contraceptive pill is linked with migraine headaches and may increase or decrease migraine frequency and intensity. Your doctor can discuss options for other…...
![Orgasms and Migraines](images/110x80/5871.jpg)
Orgasms and Migraines
Sexually related headaches and migraines can be very painful and may disrupt a person's sex life. Relieving stress and taking medications may prevent and treat these…...
![The Dental Connection](images/110x80/5879.jpg)
The Dental Connection
Various dental problems can cause headaches, including impacted wisdom teeth, poor bites and gum infections. Visit your dentist to obtain treatment....
![The Impact of Sweeteners On Headaches](images/110x80/12170.jpg)
The Impact of Sweeteners On Headaches
Sweeteners have not definitively been shown to cause headaches but anecdotal evidence and some studies suggesting a link do exist. It is recommended that those…...
![What is a Subarachnoid Haemorrhage?](images/110x80/28621.jpg)
What is a Subarachnoid Haemorrhage?
A subarachnoid haemorrhage occurs when one of the arteries leading into the brain bursts, usually at the point of an aneurysm. Bleeding into the subarachnoid space can…...
![When to Suspect Meningitis](images/110x80/27432.jpg)
When to Suspect Meningitis
Having a severe headache can be a sign of meningitis. Other symptoms include a stiff neck, light phobia, vomiting, a fever and a rash....
![Why Eyestrain Leads to Headaches](images/110x80/16276.jpg)
Why Eyestrain Leads to Headaches
Eyestrain can be the result of any activity in which the eyes focus in one place for a long time. Using a computer screen for much of the day is one of the worst…...