Headache Prevention

Headaches have a variety of causes and triggers, but stress is a common factor in many types of headache. Try these suggestions to lessen stress and reduce your chances of a headache:

• Get plenty of sleep every night
• Maintain a healthy diet, including staying away from junk food
• Don't smoke
• Get plenty of regular exercise
• Stretch your neck, shoulders and upper body frequently. This is particularly important if you work all day at a desk or computer
• Maintain good posture
• Practice meditation, yoga or deep breathing techniques