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Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Tension Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle Changes

Good health habits -- including adequate sleep, healthy diet, regular exercise, and good stress management -- are important, along with the following specific measures for headache management. Quitting smoking is essential in reducing the risks for all headaches.

Pressure, Heat, and Cold

An ancient and potentially effective remedy for tension headaches uses pressure applied to the head (such as a headband or a towel wrapped around the head) plus either heat or cold. In one 2000 st...

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Sinusitis: Prevention

PreventionThe best way to prevent sinusitis is to avoid and, if unavoidable, effectively treat colds and influenza.Good Hygiene and Preventing TransmissionColds and flu are spread primarily when an... Read more »

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Medications

The two primary drug classes used for BPH are:Alpha-blockers. These drugs relax smooth muscles, especially in the urinary tract and prostate. They include terazosin (Hytrin), doxazosin... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes

Many studies have shown that exercise is the most effective component in managing fibromyalgia, and patients must expect to take part in a long-term exercise program. Physical... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments

and Alternative TreatmentsThe most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the... Read more »

Pneumonia: Prevention

PreventionThe best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid those who are sick (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the... Read more »

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