Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines

Common causes among women

June 25, 2009 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- While migraines and their causes vary from person to person, researchers have identified some common triggers.

The National Women's Health Information Center offers this list:

Too much sleep, or not enough shut-eye.
Missing meals.
Overstimulated senses, including noises that are too loud, scents that are too strong, or lights that are too bright.
Hormonal changes.
Stress.
Changes in the weather.
Drinking red wine or changes in caffeine intake.
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener.
Food additives such as tyramine, monosodium glutamate (MSG) or nitrates.