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Weight loss is no pain (in the head) for kids

Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements

teenager with headacheMigraine headaches aren't reserved for the stressed-out adults of the world. Kids are susceptible to the severe headaches as well. Recent research shows that overweight children have more frequent and more severe migraine headaches.

The study found that 34.1% of the patients at seven pediatric headache centers were overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. The researchers -- who analyzed data several times over a six-month period -- found a link between weight and migraine headaches.

Losing excess weight can help children who suffer from migraines. If you have a child who is overweight or obese, there are many things you can do to help them achieve a healthy weight.

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