Using virtual reality (VR) to explain what to expect ahead of a medical procedure could help patients better understand their treatment and reduce anxiety, a new study suggests. The research was presented at the European ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Psychopathy has long been associated with murderers, notorious criminals, and the gripping true crime stories that dominate Netflix documentaries. But our recent research is showing they have a complex relationship with pain ...
Mar 26, 2025
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We've all heard someone claim they have a "high pain threshold" as if it's a mark of strength or resilience. But does science support the idea that some people genuinely feel less pain than others?
Dec 8, 2024
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Does pain perception change with age? In particular, is there a significant increase or decrease in perception between older and younger people in response to different types of painful stimuli, such as heat and pressure?
May 24, 2024
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In 2023, researchers from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN), and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health found that among more than 10,000 adults, those who were physically ...
Mar 27, 2024
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The next time your friend displays remarkable openness to their opposite political camp's ideas, you might try pinching them.
Nov 9, 2023
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