#1 Drink Water
Studies have demonstrated that dehydration is a common cause of tension headaches and migraines in people (1).
Drinking water relieves headache symptoms in most dehydrated people within 30 minutes to three hours (2).
#2 Get 7-9 Hours Of Sleep
A study compared the frequency and severity of headaches in those who got less than six hours of sleep per night and those who slept longer than 6 hours. The study found that those who got less sleep had more frequent and severe headaches than those who got more sleep (1).
Try to get seven to nine hours of sleep per night (2)
#3 Get Some Exercise
A study including more than 92,000 people showed that a low level of physical activity was associated with increased risk of headaches.
#4 Avoid Strong Smells
A study involving 400 people that experienced tension headaches or migraines found that strong odours, especially perfumes, often triggered headaches.
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