Headache

The following healthy habits can lessen stress and reduce your chance of getting headaches:

• Getting adequate sleep
• Eating a healthy diet
• Exercising regularly
• Stretching your neck and upper body, especially if your work involves typing or using a computer
• Learning proper posture
• Quitting smoking
• Learning to relax using meditation, deep breathing, yoga, or other techniques

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American Council for Headache Education. Headache Information page. Available at: http://www.achenet.org/understanding /. Accessed March 23, 2005.

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Kaniecki RG. Migraine and tension-type headache: an assessment of challenges in diagnosis. Neurology. 2002; 58(9 Suppl 6): S15-20.

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