Migraines Tied to Increased Risk of Anxiety Disorder
Published by PsychCentral New research suggests the chronic pain associated with migraines may be a reason for an increased incidence of generalized anxiety disorders among adults who have migraines. University of Toronto researchers discovered adults with migraines...Arthritis Limits Daily Activities of 24 Million U.S. Adults
Published by American Academy of Family Physicians More than 54 million adults in the United States — or about one in four — have arthritis, and almost 60 percent of these individuals are of working age (i.e., ages 18-64). What’s worse is that more...Consider Tai Chi for Back Pain
Published by Consumer Reports New guidelines released by the American College of Physicians suggest that an ancient Chinese martial art can be an effective defense against back pain. Tai chi combines slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and mental focus. It’s...Functional brain training alleviates chemotherapy-induced peripheral nerve damage in cancer survivor
Published by ScienceDaily A type of functional brain training known as neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of chemotherapy-induced nerve damage, or neuropathy, in cancer survivors, according to a study by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson...Shared reading can help with chronic pain
Published by Science Daily A study conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool, The Reader and the Royal Liverpool University Hospitals Trust, and funded by the British Academy, has found that shared reading (SR) can be a useful therapy for chronic pain...Connect
