June 16, 2025

Exercise Headaches: Are You Pushing Too Hard, Too Fast? - AI Podcast

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Exercise headaches affect up to 26% of adults and occur even when properly hydrated, often due to how the brain manages heat during physical exertion
Your brain cools itself by increasing blood flow, which raises pressure in your skull that triggers headaches, especially if you're new to exercise or increase intensity too quickly
Warning signs include vision problems, nausea or thunderclap headaches that come on suddenly; these require medical evaluation to rule out serious conditions
Prevention strategies include warming up slowly, staying well-hydrated before and during workouts, exercising in cool environments and gradually building fitness levels
Most exercise headaches are harmless and typically improve over time as your cardiovascular system adapts to physical stress

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By Dr. Mercola

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June 16, 2025

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Exercise headaches affect up to 26% of adults and occur even when properly hydrated, often due to how the brain manages heat during physical exertion
Your brain cools itself by increasing blood flow, which raises pressure in your skull that triggers headaches, especially if you're new to exercise or increase intensity too quickly
Warning signs include vision problems, nausea or thunderclap headaches that come on suddenly; these require medical evaluation to rule out serious conditions
Prevention strategies include warming up slowly, staying well-hydrated before and during workouts, exercising in cool environments and gradually building fitness levels
Most exercise headaches are harmless and typically improve over time as your cardiovascular system adapts to physical stress

...more