Psychological Phenomena: News and Research on Sensation

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Refugees reveal hidden trauma of life in the UK

From relentless cycles of intrusive memories to loneliness and physical pain, a new study from the University of East Anglia reveals the struggles of refugees who entered the U.K. as unaccompanied minors. Researchers interviewed ...

Study finds major gap in pain diagnosis

Millions of Americans experience pain severe enough to interfere with daily life but never receive a medical diagnosis, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Arlington. Feinuo Sun, assistant professor of ...

Why do heights make your feet feel strange?

I wouldn't say that I'm afraid of heights. I can stand on a cliff path or look out from a tall building without the rush of panic people often associate with vertigo. What I really dislike is something much harder to explain: ...

Postpartum pain: Causes and how to find relief

We often talk about musculoskeletal pain—pain that occurs in the bones, joints, and other soft tissues such as muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments—that women can experience during pregnancy. This includes discomfort ...

New research investigates cancer survivors' 'symptom burden'

A declaration of remission doesn't mean a cancer patient's illness is fully gone. Many cancer survivors face lingering symptoms that lead to both physical discomfort and mental strain. Even though there are some commonalities, ...

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