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How to Prevent Holiday Headaches

November 30, 2019 by Vicki Doe Leave a Comment

SATURDAY, Nov. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The holiday season can give you real headaches, but you can take action to prevent them, an expert says.

To reduce stress, make plans well in advance and know your limits, advised Dr. Bing Liao, a neurologist at Houston Methodist.

“The nature of the holiday season already increases stress levels, so finding small ways to reduce schedule stress can help ward off a headache,” Liao said in a hospital news release. “This can mean planning well in advance to avoid the hassle of making last minute travel plans, or deciding not to attend a party at the end of a long day.”

Be sure you have an adequate supply or a refill of your prescription medications before the holidays, she advised. Missing doses or cutting back could trigger a headache or even serious side effects.

“Don't binge anything during the holidays — food, alcohol, or television,” Liao said. “We all know how a hangover can affect the brain, but most don't realize that overeating can also trigger a headache. And having the next day off from work doesn't mean you should stay up late watching holiday movies. The brain needs the same amount of sleep during the holidays as it does the rest of the year, so stick with your usual bedtime.”

Running holiday errands can lead to skipped meals and dehydration, which can trigger headaches. Keep a protein bar and a bottle of water in your bag or in the car, Liao recommended.

It's also important to maintain your normal caffeine intake, she said. A sudden increase or decrease in caffeine can trigger headaches.

“If you already exercise regularly, then keep it up during the holidays even if you have to settle for a shorter workout,” Liao said. “If you rarely exercise, try to fit in a 20-minute walk three to four times a week.” She noted that exercise helps reduce holiday stress and weight gain, and keeps the brain and heart healthy.

Know and avoid your headache triggers, she concluded. For example, a hot crowded room, outdoor activities, and certain foods such as chocolate or artificial sweeteners, are headache triggers for some people, Liao noted.

More information

The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has more on headache.

— Robert Preidt

SOURCE: Houston Methodist, news release, Nov. 21, 2019

Copyright © 2019 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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