Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition.  Headaches: Identifying and avoiding triggers

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Tension headaches can result from muscles tightening in the back of the neck or head because of stress, anxiety, fatigue, hunger, anger, poor posture, or overexertion.

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Author: Monica RhodesLast Updated: July 30, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology

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