Stress and headaches - quiz
Find out about headaches and stress with our quick health quiz. Stress, tension, posture, exercise, diet, dental and eye problems can all trigger headaches. It seems that various physical complaints and lifestyle factors could be putting you at ... [... more]
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Headache and ear nose and throat problems
A variety of ear, nose and throat disorders can cause headache. This is because nerves in this region can refer pain into the head and face. Sinus infection caused by colds, flu or hayfever can cause headaches. Treatment varies according to the ... [... more]
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Brain tumours - gliomas
Gliomas are brain tumours associated with cancer in the glial cells in the brain. Glial cells make up the supportive tissue of the brain. Symptoms of gliomas may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures, memory loss, changes in speech or ... [... more]
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Anger - how it affects people
Anger is a powerful emotion. Uncontrolled anger may cause increased anxiety, high blood pressure and headaches and trigger fights or abuse. Anger management strategies include regular exercise and learning how to relax. Anger is a powerful ... [... more]
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Head injury - home care tips
There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest and not overdoing things. Concussion is the most common type of head injury. Headaches and mild cognitive (thought) problems are common while the brain is ... [... more]
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'Sun protection for your skin'
Do you get headaches? Headaches are very common. There are many causes of headaches, and how they need to be managed depends on the cause and how often they happen. Concussion is when a person receives a blow to the head which affects their brain ... [... more]
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Headaches
Do you get headaches? Headaches are very common. There are many causes of headaches, and how they need to be managed depends on the cause and how often they happen. Concussion is when a person receives a blow to the head which affects their brain ... [... more]
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Headache - treatment options
Most headaches are caused by different factors working in combination. Factors may include problems of the musculoskeletal system, dietary problems, infections, eye and dental problems or neurological problems. Successfully treating chronic ... [... more]
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Headache and the musculoskeletal system
Headaches can be caused by problems of the musculoskeletal system, such as injuries or poor posture. Whiplash can also cause headaches. These type of headaches tend to improve once the underlying problem is addressed. Treatment from a ... [... more]
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Eye problems - long-sightedness
Long-sightedness or hyperopia is a common condition that affects the ability to focus. Long-sightedness can cause vision problems, headaches and tiredness. Glasses, contact lenses and laser techniques are used to correct ... [... more]
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Eye disorders - some common problems
Eyes can become tired, sore or dry. You can suffer from watery eyes, 'floaters', twitching eyes and headaches. Prevent eye strain while using computers or watching television (TV) by taking frequent breaks, blinking frequently and looking at ... [... more]
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Aromatherapy - Better Health Channel.
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, made from plants and flowers. Aromatherapy is used to alleviate symptoms of headaches, insomnia, stress and digestive problems. Aromatherapy is the use of ... [... more]
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