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I want to propose a radical shift to how we approach treating chronic pain. In very basic terms, I suggest that we redirect treatment toward remodeling the brain as opposed to just[...]

This is no laughing matter (or maybe it is): A small British study has found that laughter can increase your tolerance of pain. It seems that cracking up in the company of other pe[...]

The researchers, who published their results in Archives of Internal Medicine, found that acupuncture outperformed sham treatments and standard care when used by people suffering f[...]

Last weekend, I went far outside my comfort zone and hung out in a float tank. Also referred to as sensory deprivation chamber, the floating experience is fairly straightforward: y[...]

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The vast majority of adults have had a sore back at some point in their lives. If they're lucky, the pain subsides after a few days or weeks. But for some, whose initial injuri[...]

Your feet are two tough tootsies. They spend their days shoved into stilettos, pounding pavements and supporting your weight while you bounce around on the treadmill or take a Zumb[...]

Did you know that certain foods can naturally alleviate migraines? Joy Bauer, health and nutrition expert, told me what to eat when you're seeking to stop migraine pain when sh[...]

The greatest incidence of slipped discs occurs within 30 to 60 minutes after we wake up, so take a couple minutes to ease into the day with some simple back stretches you can do ri[...]