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Surprises might help trigger migrainesSerious deviations from daily routine were linked to a higher risk of migraine within 24 hoursTaking surprisal into account could help better predict oncoming migraines, researchers argue

FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to avoid migraines? Stick to your boring routine, a new study suggests.

Any major disruption to a person’s daily routine — called a “surprisal” event — is strongly linked to a higher risk of a migraine attack within the next 12 to 24 hours, researchers reported Nov. 11 in JAMA Network Open .

Too much food or drink, staying up late, a stressful incident, unexpected good or bad news or a severe mood swing could pose a “surprise” to the body, setting it up for a next-day migraine, researchers said.

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