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Important to Know: Causes of Seizures
A cramp is a sudden, involuntary, often painful contraction of a muscle. This happens to everyone from time to time.
Diana Dashkevich stress health health facts mental health Psychology 9 February 2024
A new experiment: Predicting the weather – chronic pain researched
Have you ever experienced some chronic pain just to understand that you could predict weather by it? According to an experiment, around 70% of people suffering from chronic pain would change their plans based on weather-related pain forecasts.
Kate Yakimchuk research weather chronic pain health facts Psychology 16 January 2024
Important to Know: How Chronic Pain Affects Mental Health
It is believed that within 3 months, everything that causes acute pain (damage to tissue, skin, muscles, internal organs) heals and is restored. If this does not happen, and the pain persists beyond this period of tissue healing, then this pain can be called chronic.
Diana Dashkevich mental health mood psychologist tips Psychology 3 January 2024
Bad Sleep Makes Your Pain Worse: A New Study
A recent study reveals that a specific chemical messenger in the brain plays a major role in the connection between lack of sleep and increased pain sensitivity. Researchers conducted experiments on mice and discovered that chronic sleep disruption can cause heightened pain sensitivity, and this involves signaling from a part of the brain called the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN).
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep deprivation health sleep patterns Psychology 25 December 2023
Signs that your pet has a headache: Keep your pets healthy
Pets can't say anything when they feel pain - but they can show it by their behavior and reactions. If you're careful enough, then you can notice the smallest signs and understand that something goes wrong quickly.
Kate Yakimchuk headache pets signs health Animals 19 November 2023
How different dog breeds feel pain: A new study on pain sensitivity
Dogs feel pain differently based on their breed, but this doesn't always match what people, including vets, think about each breed's pain sensitivity. The experiment also found that how a dog acts around strangers might affect how vets perceive their pain sensitivity.
Kate Yakimchuk research dogs breeds Animals 18 November 2023
Uncomfortable furniture damages your posture: Interior tips
When choosing furniture, you should always remember not only its look and longevity, but also comfort. Using uncomfortable chairs or beds can be quite irritating, and it can also cause back pain and even scoliosis.
Kate Yakimchuk furniture posture health tips House Design 31 October 2023
Kids in pain: A new study on pain understanding
Understanding and managing pain in children is essential, especially in places like hospitals. Sometimes, it's hard to figure out why a crying child or baby is upset.
Kate Yakimchuk research children health Psychology 31 October 2023
Chronic pains and depressions go together: A new study on well-being
Nearly 1 in 20 adults in the United States face a tough combination of chronic pain along with anxiety or depression, which limits their daily life. This is a big deal because it shows that millions of adults might be dealing with symptoms that affect their ability to work, do regular tasks, and socialize.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression Psychology 13 October 2023
Psychosomatic pains: Psychologist's insights
Human brain is amazing and hard to understand sometimes - and one of the surprising things that can happen is psychosomatic pain. It can cause lots of problems for people who suffer from it, and it can be pretty hard to get rid of.
Kate Yakimchuk psychosomatics personality trauma stress Psychology 17 September 2023
Cats in pain: Signs that your pet is hurt
We all want our pets to be safe and healthy, but the hardest part is that they can't tell us when something goes wrong. On the other hand, there are still a few signs that can help you understand when your cat feels pain.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats signs tips Animals 9 September 2023
Body and mind suffer together: The connection between chronic pain and depression
Chronic pain often coincides with depression and anxiety, creating a complex interplay. In a commentary published in JAMA Network Open, Dr. Kurt Kroenke explores the link between pain, the primary symptom that drives patients to physicians, and depression and anxiety, two of the most prevalent global mental health conditions.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression mind body Psychology 23 August 2023
How to understand that your pet feels pain: The most and the least obvious signs
Like humans, pets can become ill and experience pain, but they can't exactly tell you what's bothering them. It's your duty, as an owner, to understand when something is wrong to help them, so you need to know some signs.
Kate Yakimchuk pets pets facts pet health Animals 5 July 2023
Everyone's pain is unique: A new research shows that individuals in pain have unique brain scans
When people say that "everyone experiences pain differently", it's not just a phrase. Apparently, our brains create unique brain patterns that can be seen on scans, claims the newest research.
Kate Yakimchuk brain health research Psychology 27 June 2023