Health & Fitness
'Migraines In Adolescents' Forum At Greenwich YWCA May 31
The presentation will focus on what parents and educators need to know about migraines in young adults.
From Links Academy: Links Academy, a division of Greenwich Education Group, is pleased to present a Public Health event:Migraines In Adolescents: It's Not All In Your Head, featuring Dr. Lauren R. Natbony, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This free presentation will be held at the YWCA Greenwich on Thursday, May 31 at 7:00PM. Along with the YWCA Greenwich,
sponsoring partners include Moffly Media, the Greenwich PTA Council, and Children's Medical Group of Greenwich.
The topic of migranes was recently featured in a May 17 New York Times story, “F.D.A. Approves First
Drug Designed to Prevent Migraines,” discussing a breakthrough medicine designed to prevent
migraines. Nearly 1 in 4 households in the U.S. includes someone who suffers from migraines, according
to the Migraine Research Foundation.
The presentation will focus on what parents and educators need to know about migraines in young
adults, including:
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• How to recognize symptoms, causes, and contributing factors
• The latest research and treatment trends
• The academic, social, and emotional implications of migraines.
A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
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Dr. Natbony promotes a proactive approach in dealing with migraines: “Early treatment of migraines in children and adolescents can prevent the development of chronic daily headaches and improve and—in some cases,—eliminate headaches from progressing to adulthood. Start by improving lifestyle. Eat regular meals full of green leafy vegetables and lean proteins. Get a good night’s sleep and maintain a regular sleep schedule. Exercise at least 3–4 times a week for 30–40 minutes. Your brain will thank you!”
According to Godfrey Azima, Head of School at Links Academy, “We are seeing migraines more commonly in kids. Migraines negatively impact school performance and social-emotional well-being. The staff at Links Academy felt that it would be a benefit to the community to increase awareness about migraines in adolescents and to provide information about safe, effective options for migraine prevention. We are confident that anyone who attends this event will leave with a number of ideas about how to help children who suffer from this debilitating condition.”
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