Belly Fat And Migraines

Obesity Head Too much fat around the waistline is linked to diabetes and heart disease. Now researchers are adding migraines to the list.
by Kesshia Peyton
Published: Mon, June 08, 2009 - 7:00 am CST Last Updated: Mon, June 08, 2009 - 7:03 am CST
Too much fat around the waistline is linked to diabetes and heart disease. Now researchers are adding migraines to the list.
"In fact, both total body obesity and abdominal obesity were associated with a greater odds of having migraine," said neurologist Dr. B. Lee Peterlin.
Researchers at Drexel University say belly fat may play a specific role because it secretes inflammatory proteins.
"The actual fat cells function differently in the abdominal region as compared to say the leg region or the gluteal femoral region," said Dr. Peterlin.
In the study, 20 to 55-year-old women with big waistlines reported the most migraines.
It's not clear if losing weight will help, but there is hope.
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southfan1981
southfan1981 Says:
Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 8:16 am

I got rid of my migraines years ago. I lost 128 lbs. My ex was a lot to lug around! OH, try giving up chocolate and see if that helps.

BamaBob
BamaBob Says:
Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 7:21 am

This report gives me a headache!

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