Headaches on the rise since Hurricane Harvey

Thursday, October 26, 2017
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're recovering from Hurricane Harvey and seem to be having more headaches, you're not alone.

Dr. Julia Jones, a neurologist at Houston Methodist, says she has seen a spike in headaches among known sufferers. Jones thinks the spike is connected to the stress of having to rebuild and deal with other problems caused by Harvey.
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If you're suffering from headaches, there are things you can do to stave them off.

"The best thing to do is make sure you're eating regularly. Don't skip a meal and don't be late for a meal," she said. "Eat that breakfast bar because those patients get a headache. Sleep regularly; if you're sleeping in on Saturday, that can be a headache trigger."
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Jones also urges people to participate in cardiovascular exercise at least 35 minutes three times a week.

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