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Reducing Your Risk of Headache
Knowing what triggers headaches can help to lower the risk of
them happening. Some common triggers are:
Some Foods and Drinks
Some foods and drinks can trigger headaches. They may need
to be avoided.
Do not miss meals or fast. This can also trigger
headaches.
Alcohol and Smoking
Even a small amount of alcohol can lead to headaches. It
can also cause swelling of nasal and sinus tissues. This can lead to sinus
headaches.
Smoking can also worsen headaches. Second-hand smoke and
pollution should also be avoided.
Lack of Sleep
Staying on a sleep schedule will help you get better sleep.
It helps ease tension.
Sleeping and waking at the same times may help prevent
headaches.
Allergens
Allergic reactions raise the amount of mucus in and
swelling of the nasal passages. This can lead to sinus headaches.
References
Cluster headache. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/cluster-headache. Accessed March 9, 2022.
Headache information page. National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke website. Available at:
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Headache-Information-Page. Accessed March 9,
2022.
Migraine in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/migraine-in-adults. Accessed March 9, 2022.
Tension-type headache. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/tension-type-headache. Accessed March 9, 2022.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Rimas Lukas, MD
- Review Date: 11/2021
- Update Date: 03/09/2022