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Why am I getting headaches?

Chris and Xand get to grips with everyday headaches: what causes them, why do some people suffer more, and what can you do to try and prevent getting them in the first place.

Are everyday headaches clouding your day? Join Chris and Xand as they delve into the science behind those nagging pains, cutting through the confusion surrounding stress, dehydration, and poor sleep. Discover practical remedies to ease the throbbing, best ways to avoid getting them in the first place and bust common headache myths.
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Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken
Producer: Jo Rowntree
Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar
Editor: Kirsten Lass
Assistant Producer: Maia Miller-Lewis
Researchers: Grace Revill
Tech Lead: Reuben Huxtable
Social Media: Leon Gower
Digital Lead: Richard Berry
Composer: Phoebe McFarlane
Sound Design: Melvin Rickarby

At the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½:
Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
A Loftus Media production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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28 minutes

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Tue 6 May 2025 16:30

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  • Tue 6 May 2025 16:30

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