• We've all been there. You're sitting in class, minding your business, having a great day, and out of nowhere, your head feels like this:

    Oof! Time for some quick help!

    The Mayo Clinic recommends

    * Hot or cold compresses to your head or neck.

    * Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and aspirin.

    In Arizona, it's often very warm. It's easy to forget to drink enough water, which is a very common reason for headaches. If you've been active or worried, you may not have been taking deep enough breaths for your body to get oxygen. An easy way to remember what to try is WOW: 

    Sometimes, people have a different type of headache, called a migraine. If these happen often, a visit to your doctor can help manage the triggers and symptoms.