Brain Freeze [VIDEO]

Nothing kills a good sugar buzz like brain freeze, a fact that any ice cream enthusiast will eagerly attest to. Luckily, scientists are finally tackling this vexing problem, which is officially designated as an “ice cream headache” under the International Classification of Headache Disorders. Interestingly, those who suffer from migraines are most at risk for the condition.

Harvard Medical School scientists who say they have a better idea of what causes brain freeze, believe that their study could eventually pave the way to more effective treatments for various types of headaches, such as migraine-related ones, or pain caused by brain injuries.

Officially known as cold stimulus headaches, they can also occur when you suddenly expose your unprotected head to cold temperatures, like diving into cold water. But there's good news. Most ice cream headaches are gone as quickly as they develop.

Brain freeze, scientists found, is caused by cold solids or liquids passing over the upper palate of the mouth or back wall of the pharynx. The best way to combat brain freeze (other than ditching the cone, which clearly isn’t a viable option), is by jamming your tongue up to the roof of your mouth to warm things up, or drinking a warm liquid. Now that we have the remedy, let's enjoy a slushy drink or ice cream cone! Where's a good place around here for creamy, delicious ice cream?