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Headache Triggers

If we discover our triggers, it's sometimes posssible to avoid them and reduce the frequency of headaches.
Smokers Do It More often and Severely: First- or Second-Hand, Smoking Is a Huge Headache and Migraine Trigger. from About Headaches and Migraine
Smoking . . . not smoking . . . the rights of non-smokers . . . the rights of smokers. Smoking has become a huge health and social issue. When it comes to first- or second-hand smoke and headaches and Migraine, there is no doubt that smoking is detrimental indeed.
Chronic Daily Headache and Snoring
A study has shown that snoring is more prevalent in those with chronic daily headaches than in those who experience occasional episodic headaches.
More Stress Can = More Head Pain
In today’s world, many of us are experiencing increased stress and anxiety. Stress can trigger tension headaches and make a Migraineur more susceptible to their Migraine triggers. Here are some suggestions for reducing our stress and anxiety.
Orgasm & Headaches/Migraine
We've all heard the old joke, "Not tonight, dear. I have a headache." Right? Surprisingly enough, for some people, there definitely is a correlation between sexual activity and headache or migraine. Is that correlation good or bad?
Preventing Dehydration, Preventing Headache and Migraine
We're always trying to identify headache and Migraine triggers in hopes of avoiding as many of them as possible. Dehydration is a know trigger and perhaps one of the easiest to avoid. Since summer heat increases the risk of dehydration, this story and accompanying video are especially timely for all of us!

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