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In February 2019 researchers from Malaysia published their review on the triggers for migraine and tension-type headaches in adults, with the researchers assessing the influence of geographical location, ethnicity and … Read more

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Herbs and spices appear to have antioxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties and they may in addition reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, eg cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, chronic inflammation, arthritis, cancer, obesity and diabetes type 2

A distinctive smell, stress, menstruation, changes in weather and sunlight, sleep deprivation are all known triggers of migraines and tension-type headaches in adults with the geographical location and ethnicity also having a role to play

Individuals who use mobile phones extensively appear to experience headaches slightly more frequently – but not if Global System for Mobile Telecommunications technology is being used

Air fresheners or deodorizers, scented laundry products, being in a room cleaned with scented products or being near someone wearing a fragranced product may cause asthmatics to experience respiratory problems, migraine headaches or asthma attacks

Researcher calls for educational and counselling programmes to be initiated to inform consumers, especially children and adolescents, about the dangers of a high caffeine intake

Vulnerable individuals, such as those with autism or autism spectrum disorders, can be profoundly, adversely, and disproportionately affected by exposure to fragranced consumer products

Coffee increases alertness and accuracy, as well as decreasing reaction time, tiredness and headache ratings

Omega-3 fatty acids may prevent or reduce headache