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5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Headache

Featuring Andrew Wong, MD

A pounding head can throw off your whole day. Whether its dull, sharp or somewhere in between, headaches make it tough to focus. But there are ways to get rid of a headache and feel better, fast.

We asked Andrew Wong, MD, a primary care provider with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, to share what helps.

Headaches are more complicated than you might think.

With more than 300 possible types and causes, headaches aren’t always straightforward.“Genetic, biological, hormonal and environmental factors can all cause headaches,” says Dr. Wong. “But most can be managed with simple, at-home strategies.” >>Read more

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