Once used mainly for distraction, VR is now being studied as a way to retrain the brain’s pain pathways—especially for people ...

Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins (natural painkillers) and promotes the production of anti-inflammatory ...

Jill Schneiderhan, MD, remembers only receiving one or two lectures on basic pain physiology during medical school. Jill Schneiderhan, MD That time was not enough, Schneiderhan said, who is now a ...

Living with chronic pain can affect everything from your mood to your mobility. And as we age, this struggle is often amplified as our bodies naturally change. While medications or even surgery are ...

We are living in a historic period where artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning provides the foundation to rapidly transform human health and wellness. A new peer-reviewed study by researchers ...

After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease. Here is what I learned. By Jennifer Kahn Most of us don’t think about pain ...

Chronic pain impacts nearly 25 percent of Americans, according to the CDC. And if you're one of them, you know its consequences all too well: When pain becomes a constant companion, it can interfere ...

Pain in backs, shoulders, knees, necks and more can significantly limit enjoyment of life. Yet relief may seem impossible dream Source: (c) monkeybusiness/fotosearch ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...