Among adults with chronic pain, clinical symptoms of depression were present in 39.3% and clinical symptoms of anxiety were present in 40.2%. (HealthDay News) — Approximately 40 percent of adults with ...

When we accidentally touch something familiar, like a warm pan, our brains already know what feeling to expect and how much it might hurt.

When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future.

Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance ...