Woman's Weekly

Fast help for HEADACHES

Go for a walk

When you exercise, your body releases endorphins – natural painkillers that can see off a headache, explains Dr Steve Allder, a consultant neurologist at recognitionhealth.com. ‘You’ll benefit from lower stress levels and better sleep, which will help keep future headaches at bay.’

DIM THE LIGHTS

Light can trigger a headache or make it worse, says Dr Allder. ‘This is particularly true of migraines – during which the brain becomes more sensitive to light and also noise. Taking

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