Some 100 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain. It can be influenced by many factors, including emotion and memory. When an injury occurs, pain sensors light up, sending messages ...

We tend to associate pain with something tangible, something that can be seen, measured, and dealt with through a streamlined treatment plan. On the other hand, emotional pain-the ache of the ...

A research team has uncovered key insights into how the brain processes others' distress. Using miniature endoscopic calcium imaging, the researchers identified specific neural ensembles in the ...

This technique focuses on tapping the 12 meridian points of the body to relieve symptoms of a negative experience or emotion. EFT is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress.

This effect also happens with virtual nature, such as nature videos. A new study led by neuroscientists at the University of ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In Wednesday’s Health headlines, cold wintry weather and back pain, shoveling smartly, and do emotions factor into how much upper or lower back pain we feel?