Have migraine? Bigger waistline may be linked

According to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 61st Annual Meeting in Seattle, April 25 to May 2, 2009, overweight people who are between the ages of 20 and 55 may have a higher risk of experiencing migraine headaches.

The study found after the age of 55, total body obesity was not associated with migraine in men or women. However, in men older than 55 years with large waistlines the risk of migraine is still present.

These results, while still in the early stages, suggest that losing weight in the stomach area may be beneficial for younger people who experience migraine