Archive for May 14th, 2009
Lose the Fat, Lose the Headaches.
As strange as it may sound, people with excess belly fat are more likely to suffer from migraine headaches reports Drexel University College of Medicine. A study of 22,000 men and women found that waist size is linked to migraine headaches for both genders. In presenting this study, researchers note that between ages 20 to 55 the migraine activity can increase as the belly fat increases.
Migraine sufferers often describe the pain as a “vice grip around the head”. Perhaps one way to loosen that grip is to tighten the belt. If you or someone you care about suffers from migraine headaches, this study offers hope. Imagine how free you could feel to reduce or eliminate migraine headaches by losing weight. That’s a double benefit because in losing weight you are more energetic, active and look your best. If you are looking for weight loss motivation, keep in mind this double benefit. Lose the fat, lose the headache.