A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical Center recently published a study that reveals that blood pressure medication might have some unintended effects when it comes to the brain. They published their findings in the journal, … [Read more...]
Pain, Food, and Obesity
A change in pleasure derived from eating might be one of the causes of obesity in those that suffer from chronic pain, according to a newly published study. When it comes to chronic back pain, there is a high correlation of … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Chronic and Acute Pain
Chronic pain is a major issue, especially in older adults. Pain is uncomfortable, difficult to treat, and can lead to emotional issues along with the physical pain that is already present. This can make someone’s life a lot harder than it … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
A big breakthrough in chronic pain research could mean a much higher quality of life for seniors that deal with this issue. New research indicates that chronic pain can be effectively treated through psychological … [Read more...]
Predicting Chronic Pain and How This Can Help
Chronic pain is no small thing. Yet many people live with it on a daily basis. However, some researchers are beginning to take steps to help those that deal with chronic pain see some of their symptoms go away. Previously, pain … [Read more...]
Is CBD Effective for Seniors?
CBD, which is short for cannabidiol, has become very popular around the U.S. for a variety of reasons. Some people use it to help with relaxation, alleviating anxiety, or helping with pain. In fact, it has become so widely used when it … [Read more...]
Cholesterol Control Can Help Relieve Chemo Pain
Individuals that undergo chemotherapy often face a condition known as peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). It is very painful and can be chronic. In the past opioids have been used to help combat this pain, but opioid use brings about its own … [Read more...]
Companionship a Key Factor in Reducing Pain
Researchers from the University of California-Irvine are learning more about how companionship and mental health can help to overcome chronic pain. What they found was that mice that lived in communities tended to have less pain than mice … [Read more...]
Antidepressants Not Effective Against All Pain
For those that deal with chronic pain, doctors often prescribe antidepressants to help relieve symptoms. This might not make sense at first, but pain isn’t always the result of a physical issue. Sometimes, pain can be the result of a mental … [Read more...]
Why Should I Learn Yoga?
Yoga might not be at the top of your list of new skills that you want to learn in the near future, but maybe it should be. A new study from the American Osteopathic Institution indicates those that practice yoga and meditation are a lot … [Read more...]
Another Step Forward in the Fight Against Pain
Researchers believe that they have made a huge step forward in the fight against chronic pain. A team from the University of Copenhagen recently developed a new treatment for helping to alleviate pain, and preliminary studies … [Read more...]
Looking to… Spiders? for Help
The answer to safely relieving chronic pain might rest in a strange place. Scientists have been looking at tarantulas as a possible solution for helping to relieve the symptoms of chronic pain, and they have made a surprising amount of … [Read more...]