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In the flurry of a frantic morning, you may find that your head starts pounding. It's not a coincidence — headaches are more likely to occur when you're stressed.

Stress is a common trigger of tension-type headaches and migraine. Stress also can trigger other types of headaches or make them worse. It is a common headache trigger in children and young adults.

Taking simple steps to manage your stress can help prevent some types of headaches.