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Does Being Overweight Trigger Headaches?
A trigger is a physiological stimulus which, when encountered, can trigger a headache or Migraine attack. Should not be confused with the root cause.
We often discuss the various Migraine triggers and how to manage them..
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For more terms, see our Migraine and Headache Glossary.
Medical review by John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD.
© Teri Robert, 2010Last updated...
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