We have exercise to thank for many things. Not only can regular physical activity improve heart health, beat stress and work towards preventing Alzheimer’s disease, but it can also help us sleep better and lift our mood. One thing that you might not already have on your “reasons why we love exercise” list, however, is its ability to help reduce how frequently and painfully you experience migraines.

“We know exercise is very good for managing stress and managing overall wellbeing,” Una Farrell from The Migraine Trust tells Stylist, “and when it comes to migraines, your overall wellbeing can make a big difference in keeping an attack at bay.” While exercise can’t “cure” the long-term neurological condition or get rid of migraine attacks forever, Una points out that “physical activity can help reduce (migraine) frequency and severity.”