Get Regular Sleep
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- Go to bed and wake up at regular times each day
- Do not sleep excessively on the weekends and too little on the weekdays
- Most adults need approximately 6-8 hours of sleep per night
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Eat Regular Meals
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- Low blood sugar can trigger a headache
- Eat regular meals three times each day including protein, fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates
- Too much sugar may lead to a rapid increase in blood sugar followed by a rapid decline in blood sugar, which can trigger a headache
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Get Moderate Amounts of Routine Exercise
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- Moderate exercise three to five times each week will help reduce stress and keep you physically fit
- Too much exercise or inconsistent patterns of exercise may trigger headache
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Drink Plenty of Water
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- A normal adult should drink plenty of water throughout the day
- Dehydration may cause headaches
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Limit Caffeine, Alcohol and other Drugs
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- Caffeine is a stimulant and caffeine withdrawal may cause headaches when blood levels of caffeine taper
- Alcohol may be a trigger for headaches and alcohol in moderation may reduce the number of headaches
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Reduce Stress
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- Stress may lead to an increase in headache
- Relaxation and stress management may help reduce headaches
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