10 Holiday Headache Triggers

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Trigger: Caffeine

What to try: Moderation. A little coffee, tea, or cocoa can actually help headaches, but too much can trigger them, New York City neurologist Audrey Halpern, MD, says.

"I find that when I drink less coffee, my sinuses are a lot happier," says blogger Lauren Levine. "I think this is because caffeine dries everything out. I find that my headaches are less frequent when I'm drinking green tea and water instead of tons of coffee (which is how I normally operate). It's difficult but definitely worth it."

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