Have you ever just been relaxing then get a sudden pain in your head? This is phenomenon is called a headache.  Every 3 out of 4 adults get headaches. They are very common, affecting about 90-99% of the human population. There are many reasons why you may get headaches, which includes stress, diet, and infections. The most common type of headache is the tension headache. This is characterized by mild to moderate pain that can be described as having a tight band around the head. The most serious type of headaches are called migraines. It can be described as a severe throbbing pain usually on one side of the head. Headaches can be very painful, but here are some ways to ease the pain:

• Rest in a quiet, dark room
• Hot or cold compresses to your head or neck
• Massage and small amounts of caffeine
• Over-the-counter medications

These methods provide temporary relief, but they will not stop them in the long-term. Instead, try these to avoid them:

• Avoid medication overuse
• Get enough sleep
• Don’t skip meals
• Exercise regularly
• Reduce stress
• Reduce caffeine

To conclude, although headaches can be very painful, there are many ways to prevent them from happening and reduce the pain.

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https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/headache

https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/migraines-headaches-basics

https://www.tylenol.com/symptoms/headaches/causes

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/headaches

https://medlineplus.gov/headache.html

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