11 Surprising Things That Could Be Giving You Headaches

Being “hangry”

Another surprising reason you experience headaches is hunger. According to Seattle Children’s Hospital, about 30 percent of people experience hunger headaches. This type of pain occurs when skipping meals and feels very similar to tension headache in that you might experience pressure across your forehead or the sides of your head, tension in your neck and shoulders.

It is the result of blood sugar levels dropping due to your body not having enough “fuel” to use as energy, according to the National Headache Foundation. If you have a predisposition for hunger headaches, snacking and eating regularly can help you avoid such headaches.

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