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Virtual Reality Therapy May Help Decrease Pain, Study Reveals [VIDEO]
By Lori Brown | Mar 31, 2017 09:52 AM EDT
Researchers found virtual reality therapy effective in reducing pain among hospitalized patients.
Aquatic Therapy’s Long-Term Benefits To Chronic Pain Sufferers Include Weight Loss, Motor Independence [VIDEO]
By Regina Finch | Mar 25, 2017 09:16 AM EDT
Aquatic therapy is a delight for people with chronic pain from orthopedic and neurological disorders. In Minneapolis, physical therapists are seeing more and more clients participating in this unique form of physical therapy.
Snail Venom: How It Can Aid In Pain Therapy
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 21, 2017 07:10 AM EST
New studies suggest that venoms extracted from small snails can be used to develop treatments for chronic pain.
New Study Reveals Relationship Of Chronic Pain To Stress-Related Protein
By R. Siva Kumar | Feb 12, 2016 03:03 PM EST
The link between chronic pain and a stress-related protein opens new avenues for treatment.
Meditation Helps U.S. Veterans To Fight Chronic Pain
By R. Siva Kumar | Feb 08, 2016 09:51 AM EST
Meditative techniques can help U.S. veterans to handle their stress and pain, say studies.
Scientists Find New Method To Help Patients Fight Chronic Pain
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 21, 2016 09:31 AM EST
A study has explained the structure of a protein that is linked with pain and heat perception.
Acupuncture Can Help Treat Children With Chronic Pain
By R. Siva Kumar | Dec 17, 2015 01:35 PM EST
Studies show that acupuncture can be an important paediatric support tool.
Acupuncture did not Improve Chronic Knee Pain, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 30, 2014 04:21 PM EDT
In a new study, researchers found that active acupuncture and sham acupuncture yielded similar results for patients with chronic pain.
Good Sleep can Boost Activity Levels for People with Chronic Pain
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 27, 2014 03:28 PM EDT
Getting a good night's sleep could boost activity levels for chronic pain patients, a new study reported.
Traditional Chinese Herb May Treat Pain More Effectively Than Opiates
By Christine Hsu | Jan 02, 2014 12:47 PM EST
Traditional Chinese medicine relieves chronic pain, a new study suggests.
Study Finds Widows and Widowers Feel Less Pain
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 19, 2013 07:54 AM EST
Researchers reported that widows and widowers felt less pain when compared to married and single people.
Brain Structure May Predict Chronic Pain
By Christine Hsu | Sep 17, 2013 09:11 PM EDT
Brain structure may predict chronic pain, a new study suggests.
Tingly Szechuan Spice May Help Treat Chronic Pain
By Christine Hsu | Sep 11, 2013 04:02 PM EDT
A tingly Asian spice frequently used in Szechuan cuisine may help treat patients with chronic pain, a new study suggests.
Spouses of Pain Patients at Risk for Health Problems
By Christine Hsu | Aug 15, 2013 01:13 PM EDT
Pain affects both sufferers and spouses, according to new research.
Pain Can Spread Between People
By Christine Hsu | May 08, 2013 10:15 AM EDT
People can feel pain just by witnessing others in agony, according to a new study.

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Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.