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10 Quick Headache Cures

Written by Tara Salamone and Medically Reviewed by Scott Pearlman, M.D.

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2. Remove your head gear

If you're wearing a hat, headband, helmet, ponytail holder -- even goggles or sunglasses -- try taking them off (when it's safe to do so, of course). Tight accessories can cause something called external compression headaches, which are more common in people who have migraines. Simply removing the offending gear is the best remedy.