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Why do we get “brain freezes” or ice cream headaches?
Why do we get “brain freezes” or ice cream headaches?
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Brain freezes occur when something cold touches the roof of your mouth (palate), causing rapid constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the brain. This sudden change in blood flow triggers pain receptors, which are interpreted as a headache.