Stress is the body's natural physical and mental reaction to life's experiences, challenges and demands. In daily routines, acute stress can be helpful, but prolonged and chronic stress can cause significant mental and physical health problems. However, there are certain signs that could cause a brain aneurysm, an intensely severe pain that peaks within seconds, often described as the worst headache of your life. Let's delve in to know what experts have to say about this.<h2>What are the red flags that could signal a brain aneurysm?</h2>In an conversation with WION, Dr Brij Lal Choudhary, Consultant Neurologist, Manipal Hospital, Jaipur,&nbsp;said, "Most headaches are linked to stress, &nbsp;lack of sleep, dehydration, or eye strain. However, in rare cases, a headache may be a warning sign of a brain aneurysm—a weakened blood vessel in the brain that can leak or rupture, causing a medical emergency."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/the-problem-with-instagram-therapy-why-30-second-healing-is-making-us-less-emotionally-wise-1780403895813">The problem with Instagram therapy: Why 30-second healing is making us less emotionally wise</a>&nbsp;For the warning signs, Dr Brij said, “Headache related to a brain aneurysm is often described as a sudden, explosive pain or the 'worst headache of my life.'” Unlike routine headaches, it reaches peak intensity within seconds or minutes and may be accompanied by other symptoms."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/padma-awards-2026-dharmendra-prosenjit-chatterjee-and-others-honoured-on-monday-in-pics-1779724397817">Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra and others honoured on Monday</a>&nbsp;Key red flags include the following:* Sudden, severe headache with no obvious trigger * Nausea and vomiting * Blurred or double vision * Sensitivity to light * Seizures * Confusion or difficulty speaking * Weakness or numbness on one side of the body * Loss of consciousness<h2>What are the warning signs of a brain aneurysm that one should never ignore?</h2>Dr Atampreet Singh, Senior Director &amp; Head, Neurosciences, ShardaCare-Healthcity, said to WION exclusively, "A very common symptom of a ruptured brain aneurysm is a prolonged and intense headache, which people usually experience and describe as the worst headache of their lives.” It is a sudden onset and a severe headache that is not related to stress. Other symptoms that include the headache are nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, double or blurred vision, weakness or paralysis of the face or body, confusion, seizures, or loss of consciousness. Any of these symptoms should be taken as a warning, and medical care must be sought immediately."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/cannes-2026-closing-ceremony-political-speeches-to-red-carpet-glamour-key-moments-from-film-festival-1779593328598">Cannes 2026 closing ceremony: Key moments from film festival</a>&nbsp;Speaking about risks, Dr Atampreet said, "High blood pressure, smoking, high levels of alcohol consumption, a family history of aneurysm, and older age are the risk factors. Brain aneurysms also are slightly more common in women than in men. In selected cases, individuals with strong family histories of aneurysms may consider screening, and should talk to their neurologist about their risk."&nbsp;“The bottom line is that most headaches are not life-threatening; however, if the headache is sudden, different from what you're used to, or abnormally severe, it should never be ignored. Attuning yourself to your body and getting timely help from a medical professional can help you make a difference. The best ways to avoid serious consequences from a brain aneurysm are early recognition and timely treatment,” Dr Atampreet concluded.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/aishwarya-rai-at-cannes-2026-breaking-down-her-first-day-looks-that-stole-the-spotlight-1779520354842">Aishwarya Rai at Cannes 2026: Her first-day looks that stole the spotlight</a>&nbsp;Most of us have blamed headache on stress, a bad night's sleep or too much screen time. And most of the time, we are right. But, occasionally, a headache is your body's way of sending a very different kind of signal-one should not be ignored or waited out.

For a headache, the biggest red flag is a severe pain that hits its peak within seconds and feels like the worst headache of your life. Read to know about the signs and risks of brain aneurysms.

Stress is the body's natural physical and mental reaction to life's experiences, challenges and demands. In daily routines, acute stress can be helpful, but prolonged and chronic stress can cause significant mental and physical health problems. However, there are certain signs that could cause a brain aneurysm, an intensely severe pain that peaks within seconds, often described as the worst headache of your life. Let's delve in to know what experts have to say about this. What are the red flags that could signal a brain aneurysm? In an conversation with WION, Dr Brij Lal Choudhary, Consultant Neurologist, Manipal Hospital, Jaipur, said, "Most headaches are linked to stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, or eye strain. However, in rare cases, a headache may be a warning sign of a brain aneurysm—a weakened blood vessel in the brain that can leak or rupture, causing a medical emergency." Also Read: The problem with Instagram therapy: Why 30-second healing is making us less emotionally wise For the warning signs, Dr Brij said, “Headache related to a brain aneurysm is often described as a sudden, explosive pain or the 'worst headache of my life.'” Unlike routine headaches, it reaches peak intensity within seconds or minutes and may be accompanied by other symptoms." Also Read: Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra and others honoured on Monday Key red flags include the following: * Sudden, severe headache with no obvious trigger * Nausea and vomiting * Blurred or double vision * Sensitivity to light * Seizures * Confusion or difficulty speaking * Weakness or numbness on one side of the body * Loss of consciousness What are the warning signs of a brain aneurysm that one should never ignore? Dr Atampreet Singh, Senior Director & Head, Neurosciences, ShardaCare-Healthcity, said to WION exclusively, "A very common symptom of a ruptured brain aneurysm is a prolonged and intense headache, which people usually experience and describe as the worst headache of their lives.” It is a sudden onset and a severe headache that is not related to stress. Other symptoms that include the headache are nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, double or blurred vision, weakness or paralysis of the face or body, confusion, seizures, or loss of consciousness. Any of these symptoms should be taken as a warning, and medical care must be sought immediately." Also Read: Cannes 2026 closing ceremony: Key moments from film festival Speaking about risks, Dr Atampreet said, "High blood pressure, smoking, high levels of alcohol consumption, a family history of aneurysm, and older age are the risk factors. Brain aneurysms also are slightly more common in women than in men. In selected cases, individuals with strong family histories of aneurysms may consider screening, and should talk to their neurologist about their risk." “The bottom line is that most headaches are not life-threatening; however, if the headache is sudden, different from what you're used to, or abnormally severe, it should never be ignored. Attuning yourself to your body and getting timely help from a medical professional can help you make a difference. The best ways to avoid serious consequences from a brain aneurysm are early recognition and timely treatment,” Dr Atampreet concluded. Also Read: Aishwarya Rai at Cannes 2026: Her first-day looks that stole the spotlight Most of us have blamed headache on stress, a bad night's sleep or too much screen time. And most of the time, we are right. But, occasionally, a headache is your body's way of sending a very different kind of signal-one should not be ignored or waited out.

For a headache, the biggest red flag is a severe pain that hits its peak within seconds and feels like the worst headache of your life. Read to know about the signs and risks of brain aneurysms.

When a headache is not ‘just stress’: Red flags that could signal brain aneurysms

For you to have a bright, productive and efficient day, you first need to stop reaching out to one specific item as soon as you open your eyes: your phone. Doctors have advised that using a mobile phone the first thing after waking up can have serious detrimental effects on our body, including slowing down metabolism and exacerbation of headache.

According to Jane Bowring, a naturopathic doctor, using phones immediately after waking up ends up “overstimulating” the nervous system, which can wreak havoc on our health.&nbsp;

"You don't want to do this, this is going to raise your dopamine levels which is very overstimulating to your brain and your nervous system," she was quoted as saying by the Mirror.

<h2>Using phone affects metabolism</h2>

The doctor also added that "electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) from your cell phone" can also affect your metabolism. The usage of a phone can cause "too much calcium to flood into your cells via VGCC (voltage-gated calcium channels) requiring more magnesium to counter that balance of that calcium flooding in," the doctor said.

Those EMFs can give you headaches and impact your energy levels and metabolism for the day. The blue light emitting from your phone can also mess up with your "circadian rhythms", which according to Bowring will tell "your brain that it's 12 noon".

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<h2>Your phone can put you on edge for the day</h2>

Empowerment psychologist specialising in the neuroscience of mental health, Jay Rai, also advised against reaching out for your phone first thing. "When you first wake up in the morning your brain switches from delta waves, which occur in a deep sleep state, to theta waves, which occur during a sort of daydreamy state,” Rai was quoted as saying by the Mirror.

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"The brain then moves to produce alpha waves when you are awake but are relaxed and not processing much information. Now, by grabbing your phone first thing and immediately diving into the online world, you force your body to skip the important theta and alpha stages and go straight from the delta stage to being wide awake and alert (also known as the beta state)," he adds.

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For you to have a bright, productive and efficient day, you first need to stop reaching out to one specific item as soon as you open your eyes: your phone. Doctors have advised that using a mobile phone the first thing after waking up can have serious detrimental effects on our body, including slowing down metabolism and exacerbation of headache.

For you to have a bright, productive and efficient day, you first need to stop reaching out to one specific item as soon as you open your eyes: your phone. Doctors have advised that using a mobile phone the first thing after waking up can have serious detrimental effects on our body, including slowing down metabolism and exacerbation of headache. According to Jane Bowring, a naturopathic doctor, using phones immediately after waking up ends up “overstimulating” the nervous system, which can wreak havoc on our health. "You don't want to do this, this is going to raise your dopamine levels which is very overstimulating to your brain and your nervous system," she was quoted as saying by the Mirror. Using phone affects metabolism The doctor also added that "electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) from your cell phone" can also affect your metabolism. The usage of a phone can cause "too much calcium to flood into your cells via VGCC (voltage-gated calcium channels) requiring more magnesium to counter that balance of that calcium flooding in," the doctor said. Those EMFs can give you headaches and impact your energy levels and metabolism for the day. The blue light emitting from your phone can also mess up with your "circadian rhythms", which according to Bowring will tell "your brain that it's 12 noon". Watch: Gravitas: Loneliness now a 'global public health concern' × Your phone can put you on edge for the day Empowerment psychologist specialising in the neuroscience of mental health, Jay Rai, also advised against reaching out for your phone first thing. "When you first wake up in the morning your brain switches from delta waves, which occur in a deep sleep state, to theta waves, which occur during a sort of daydreamy state,” Rai was quoted as saying by the Mirror. Also read: Budget 2024: Health sector expects increase in spending to improve quality "The brain then moves to produce alpha waves when you are awake but are relaxed and not processing much information. Now, by grabbing your phone first thing and immediately diving into the online world, you force your body to skip the important theta and alpha stages and go straight from the delta stage to being wide awake and alert (also known as the beta state)," he adds. (With inputs from agencies)

Using phone first thing in morning can give you headache for rest of the day: Experts

In what comes as a plot straight out of a Hollywood movie, a 60-year-old woman in the US state of Louisiana has recalled the time she went to hospital with a headache, only to forget memories from the past 30 years.

In what comes as a plot straight out of a Hollywood movie, a 60-year-old woman in the US state of Louisiana has recalled the time she went to hospital with a headache, only to forget memories from the past 30 years. The case is from 2018 when then-56-year-old Kim Denicola developed an intense headache and blurry vision during a bible study group session, according to her family. After Denicola woke up in the hospital emergency room, she had no recollection that she was married and had two children, essentially missing the past 30 years of her existence. “Never in my wildest dreams did I get up and go to bible study and think I’m going to wake up in the hospital and I’m going to be 60 years old," Denicola was quoted as saying by WAFB. The last thing Denicola remembered was her final day of school. She remained oblivious to the fact that computers had been developed and that the country had seen several new presidents. Denicola remembers she answered Ronald Regan when the nurse asked her who the president of the United States was back then. According to doctors, Denicola has been diagnosed with extensive amnesia, officially transient global amnesia or TGA. The National Library of Medicine stated that TGA is a “temporary, anterograde amnesia with an acute onset” that mostly affects individuals middle-aged and older". However, the doctors still cannot pinpoint the exact cause for it despite exhaustive tests and scans. Watch | Gravitas: What happens when we die? Scientists might have an answer × Denicola's life post memory loss Five years later, Denicola says nothing has come back.“They told me, if by now I haven’t gotten it, then I probably won’t.” Denicola penned her life in the journal pages before her memory-loss incident. However, reading them now makes her believe she is looking into someone else’s life and not every memory is a good one. “I’ve even gone through some of them and torn the pages out," she said, adding: “I’ve lost a lot of Christmases, so it’s a big deal. It’s unbelievable to me as it probably is to other people." Also read | Taylor Swift's Eras Tour attendees experience 'post-concert amnesia'; psychologists weigh in Despite the problems that come with memory loss to such an extent, Denicola is looking at the silver lining. The grandmother says she is re-discovering things she loved and insists that she's moving forward. Denicola said her Christmas dream is to have her entire family back together celebrating under one roof. (With inputs from agencies)

US grandma goes to hospital, wakes up with memory of past 30 years wiped out

Free rides have been a perk enjoyed nationally by those 65 and older for four decades and are credited with keeping senior citizens active. They have, however, become a thorny political issue as South Korea's population rapidly ages and subway operating costs soar.

In ageing South Korea, free subway rides for elderly become political headache

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