Sudden weather shifts are a primary trigger for headaches, affecting seven out of ten people, according to a study by the National Headache Foundation.
Key weather factors include falling air pressure, rising cloud cover, increased humidity, temperature fluctuations, and stronger winds.
Falling air pressure stands out as the biggest culprit. It causes air in the sinuses to expand, putting extra strain on blood vessels and leading to headaches.
This is especially common during periods of rapidly varying air pressure. The good news? Your body typically adjusts, or the pressure stabilizes on its own.
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