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

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months and compromises a person’s quality of life. Risk factors associated with chronic pain might be physical, psychological, or ...

Pain is an inevitable part of life because it is the body’s natural reaction to injuries, infections, and illnesses. The unpleasant sensation indicates that something is wrong. Typically, pain goes ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

This article is also available as a pdf version. Listen to the author discussing chronic pain and her own experiences on the Nature Podcast. Philip Kass spends 90% of his day lying on a twin bed in a ...

Research shows that being kind to others (for example via volunteering) can decrease chronic pain. Other studies demonstrate that being kind to ourselves also reduces chronic pain.