Stress has been much talked about by medical experts as the number one reason for tension headaches. The three helpful tips to prevent tension headaches are, therefore, the three helpful tips to prevent or stave off stress.

Physical activity, such as exercise, is the number one stress reliever, and therefore the number one prevention for tension headaches. Walking or running or working out at the gym, even gardening can help you get rid of your sense of stiffness and stress and can keep that tension headache from appearing. Once you get those old endorphins going with that exercise you are happier and less stressful. You just might stay tension headache free.

Companionship can ease stress considerably and can prevent tension headaches. Problems that seem insurmountable can be reasoned away by talking to a friend. We sometimes put stress on ourselves by thinking we are the only ones experiencing the kind of difficulties we later find out through communication are common problems for others. The other side of the companionship coin is that if you seek the company of others as a way of assisting them, especially the less fortunate you may find that your own problems seem smaller in comparison. Talk to somebody and prevent your tension headache.

The third tip to prevent a tension headache and to reduce your stress levels is to take the best care possible of your body. Besides regular check ups with your family doctor eating the right foods and getting enough sleep are important to your peace of mind, your stress level and your prevention of that tension headache.