How Weather Changes Affect Health

Headaches And Migraines

A few of the popular causes of both headaches and migraines are dehydration, light, and constricted blood vessels in the brain. Changes in weather can influence all three of these. For instance, as the weather heats up in the summer and individuals spend more time outside, they are going to require more water to replace what is lost when sweating, and if they do not drink more, they are at a higher risk of dehydration. Light, of course, is more intense on a sunny day, in all seasons, and those prone to headaches or migraines often also exhibit sensitivity to light. Many are not aware cold weather will narrow blood vessels and reduce blood flow, which accounts for constricted vessels causing a headache. Finally, according to research, other common triggers for those who suffer from migraines includes changes in barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity, all of which are changes in the weather.