Look out for these potential headache triggers as the weather warms up.
Ah, summer. It’s the season of sun, surf, and relaxation — and sometimes headaches.
It turns out, as the temperature rises, so does the risk of headaches in some people. In one Harvard University study of more than 7,000 emergency room patients diagnosed with headaches, the patients’ short-term risk of severe headache increased during the 24 hours preceding a patient’s ER visit.1
But summer heat isn’t the only thing that may trigger headaches. These unexpected triggers may also cause head pain for some:
Hot Dogs
The summer staple contains nitrites, which may cause headaches in some sensitive individuals. While nitrates are generally present in foods in very small quantities, sensitivity to the chemicals can vary greatly. If eating other processed meats such as salami and bacon tends to cause you headaches, it’s probably a good idea to swap the hot dog for a burger.
