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The short answer from a headache specialist
A: We know there are certain lifestyle changes patients can make to reduce headache frequency. They include:
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Another important element that we can’t control is the barometric pressure and weather. A sudden drop or rise in temperature can really affect people.
— Headache specialist Emad Estemalik, MD
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