Headaches: Identifying and avoiding triggers
What are common tension headache triggers?
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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Skipping meals, leaning over your computer for hours at a time, stressful life events, and bouts of depression can all trigger tension headaches.
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: July 30, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology | |
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