Pain has a protective role. A primary role of acute pain is to protect us from further harm. For example, a painful blister on your foot can motivate you to stop walking or to wear more comfortable ...

Low mood and negative thoughts amplify pain in the brain. Therapies that reduce subconscious negative thinking reduce ...

Patients with advanced osteosarcoma often experience severe pain that significantly impacts their quality of life, making pain management and comfort care crucial. This study aims to explore key ...

The intricate relationship between mental processes and physical health represents one of the most fascinating frontiers in ...

• Pain feels more intense when it surprises you. Researchers found that unexpected or delayed pain is amplified by the brain because of the mismatch between what we predict and what we experience. • ...

Living with chronic pain on a daily basis impacts not only the body but also the mind and emotions. This is the reality for ...

Pomerance, Justin; Reinholtz, Nicholas. Cut me some slack! How perceptions of financial slack influence pain of payment. Psychology & Marketing. May2024, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p1100-1114. Consumers often ...