Gamers Who Play Through Headaches Perform Poorly, New Research Shows EXCEDRIN AND GAMING PRO NADESHOT UNVEIL NEW HACKS TO HELP GAMERS PRESS PAUSE ON PAIN AND KEEP THEIR HEAD IN THE GAME News provided by Share this article Share this article WARREN, N.J., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Excedrin reveals that gaming through headaches corresponds with poorer performance and a decrease in focus. According to the research, 71% of gamers are concerned about headaches related to prolonged gaming, yet the majority of them play through the pain 1. Further, with 92% of gamers reporting they are spending more time gaming during the COVID-19 pandemic, they're met with an increased exposure to headache triggers than ever before