Tag Archives: chronic pain
Exercise improves mood for those with chronic illnesses
Reuters reports patients with chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and back pain improve their mood by working out on a regular basis, according to a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine.
Posted in General Health, Mental Health
Tagged back pain, Cancer, chronic pain, COPD, depression, exercise, fibromyalgia, FMS, heart disease, Obesity, preventing depression
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Women report feeling more pain than men
A Stanford Medical Center study found women report feeling more pain than men do on a variety of common ailments including back and neck injuries, digestive problems and sinus infections. In a Stanford news release one of the authors said part … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged acute pain, chronic pain, gender, pain, treating pain
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Pain intensity greater for women than men, study finds
According to the results of a study in which researchers examined pain scores from tens of thousands of patients in the United States, women experience more intense pain than men.
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Tagged acute pain, chronic pain, gender, pain, treating pain
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Homeopathic Cobra Venom for Pain? Watch out!
According to the experts at the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, Cobroxin and Nyloxin are new homeopathic products used for chronic pain. They come as an oral spray and topical gel. The bad news is that these products contain a “5X … Continue reading
New Warning Against Long-Term Use of Aspirin and Ibuprofen in Elderly
Aspirin and ibuprofen are staples in just about every medicine chest and first aid kit. They’re sold over the counter, and they’re not expensive. Most people don’t think twice about taking them. But you should — especially if you’re elderly. … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged acetaminophen, American Geriatric Society, arthritis, aspirin, chronic pain, ibuprofen, naproxen, NSAIDs, pain
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