One advantage of the record heatwaves of summer is that it gives you the chance to indulge in cool desserts like Ice cream. However, eating too fast or eating too much is a real trouble.
A headache caused by cold (scientific term sphenopalatine Ganglioneuralgia however, it is more commonly referred to in the form of “brain freeze” or “ice cream headache”) typically occurs when you drink or eat something cold. The pain that is constant and sharp originates from the forehead, and typically lasts for up to a few minutes (although it can appear to last longer). Although it is unpleasant, the result is not considered to be harmful.
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