An estimated 39 million Americans live with migraines. Excessively hot weather can bring on symptoms and trigger an attack. A neurologist explains how to avoid summer migraines and headaches.

More than 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. If you’re one of them, you know they can be triggered by different factors, like the weather. But how exactly does the weather play a role?

That pounding in your head may be more than just a bad headache. We look at the common migraine triggers you may not know about and an unconventional treatment that could ease your pain.

If you’ve ever found yourself getting a migraine from staring at a screen too long, you’re not alone.