DID you know there are about 200 types of headaches? But even for severe ones like migraines and recurring tension headaches, you shouldn’t always reach for meds right away.
Consumer Reports breaks down the evidence suggesting that lifestyle changes can actually help prevent headaches before they strike.
About 25 percent of women and 12 percent of men ages 18 to 44 get migraines or other severe headaches, according to a 2018 national health survey.
Consumer Reports said that if you suffer from recurring headaches, it’s important to talk to your doctor to figure out what might be causing them.
Many headaches don’t have a clear cause. But migraine headaches sometimes have a trigger that people can identify, like stress, hormonal changes, or dehydration.
While some over-the-counter and prescription medicines offer headache relief, they often cause with side effects. That’s one reason it’s important to try to prevent a headache before
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