Lucille usually takes the bus to work in Aurora. If she were to drive, her daily roundtrip commute would be 8 miles. Today she needs to use her car since she is participating in a conference at an offsite location, 12 miles from her house.
Stress can trigger both migraine and tension-type headache. Events like getting married, moving to a new home, or having a baby can cause stress. But studies show that everyday stressesânot major life changesâcause most headaches.
1 Tension headaches can be caused by physical or psychological stress. Physical activity that results in tension in the neck and shoulders can result in a tension headache. Mental stress due to lack of sleep, work stress, or decreased caffeine use can also lead to a tension headache and nausea.  Other Causes.