Problem: Article: This is the most common type of headache and it tends to be on both sides of the head, most often starting at the back of the head. The headache may “move” forward and affect the eyes. The pain is most often described as dull or feeling like a tight band is around your head. Tension headaches are often caused by tightened or strained muscles in the head and neck. These headaches can be related to stress, depression and mood disorders, injuries and the position that the head is held at for long periods of time. They tend to be on one side of the head, but may spread to both sides. The pain tends to be worse with movement, light, sounds, and can be triggered by a variety of things including food, drug withdrawal, alcohol, coffee, or a lack of sleep. Migraine pain tends to be pounding or throbbing. Migraine headaches are often associated with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound, light and smells. Migraines may also be associated with “auras” or warning signs that a migraine is on its way. These auras are visual (flashes of light, blind spots), sensory (tingling in the face, hand) or associated with smells. Migraines with or without auras are treated in similar ways. These are very painful, with the pain usually described as sharp, piercing or stabbing. Cluster headaches occur in groups or clusters over several times a day, lasting days, weeks or months. They tend to occur at the same times during the day but last for an hour or less. Cluster headaches usually go away for days, weeks or months. Cluster headaches should not be treated at home. While some herbal or aromatherapy treatments can be used in addition to professional treatment, they should not be used on their own. Other types of headaches include sinus headaches, associated with pain at the front of the head, often around the cheeks, eyes and forehead. A sinus headache is associated with infections and allergies. Headaches can also be associated with stopping the use of pain medications (rebound headaches), fevers, or be a part of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). If you have headaches that don’t seem to have an explanation in increased stress, lack of sleep or just seem “different” to you, don’t hesitate to see a healthcare professional soon. Rarely, a headache can be a symptom of more serious condition. These conditions include:  Brain hemorrhages (bleeding in the brain) Brain tumors High blood pressure Brain infections or abscesses An increase in intracranial pressure Lack of oxygen while sleeping (sleep apnea) Stroke Brain aneurysm (a defect in a brain blood vessel)
Summary: Determine if you have a tension headache. Figure out if you have a migraine headache. Decide if you have a cluster headache. Consider if you have another type of headache. See a doctor if you have a serious concern.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most people don't know what cheerleading really is. If your parents think that cheerleaders are mean people that do nothing but wave pom-poms, explain to them what you really want to do, how much you love cheerleading, and that all-star cheerleading is not the same thing as cheering for your school or football. Make sure you aren't putting them on the spot. Make sure they agree with you and you aren't pressuring them. They will more likely help you if you stay calm and show them your mature. Be happy, smile, make friends, don't be mean, laugh a lot, and be sporty! Remember that being mean and rude to other teammates could get you kicked off the cheerleading team, so remember to be nice to everyone in your team and outside our team. Also make sure that you pick a good team. Before you become an all-star cheerleader, you need to know what all-star cheerleading is. Look up videos on Youtube or visit the USASF (US All-Star Federation) website to see how it's like being an all-star cheerleader. Know all the rules and levels so you'll have an idea what level you'll be on and what you'll be doing. And be sure to know the difference between all-star cheerleading and football/basketball cheerleading before you sign up! If you're tall and strong, you'll probably be a base or backspot. If you're short, flexible, and agile you'll probably be a flyer. If you're a combination of both, maybe you could be two things at a time! Look on the website for pictures, look on youtube for videos, and see if on the website they have requirements for the team you want to try out for. For previews on competitions go to websites like Jamfest or U.S. Nationals. Remember to find a good team. If the team only has seven girls or goes in only two competitions a year, you might not want to join if cheerleading is your passion. Make sure you join a good sized teams with plenty of levels and that goes on competitions! And if possible, try joining a team that goes to Worlds.
Summary:
Get your parents permission and support. Start acting like a cheerleader, even before you make the team. Research good cheerleading. Decide what you're going to be. Research an all star team in your area so you have all the information.