Update: 3/1/2021
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will now become the third available vaccine approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization...
Coronavirus Vaccines Update 2/26/2021
As of Friday February 26, 2021, there are two vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A) for use in...
As nations around the world gain access to widespread COVID-19 vaccines, scientists are getting a clear picture of just how effective vaccines like Pfizer-BioNTech...
With Florida reporting 3,615 more positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, its lowest since early October 2020, the aftermath of one of the largest gatherings...
As winter begins to subside in many states across America, spring brings about long-awaited warm weather, outdoor activities, and a break from the dreary...
Last spring, with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people transitioned to much more sedentary work-from-home jobs, and with that, there has...
Update: 3/1/2021
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will now become the third available vaccine approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization...
Coronavirus Vaccines Update 2/26/2021
As of Friday February 26, 2021, there are two vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A) for use in...
As nations around the world gain access to widespread COVID-19 vaccines, scientists are getting a clear picture of just how effective vaccines like Pfizer-BioNTech...
Understanding sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing is disrupted during sleep. These pauses in breathing last for at least 10 seconds and...
Last spring, with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people transitioned to much more sedentary work-from-home jobs, and with that, there has...
Update: 3/1/2021
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will now become the third available vaccine approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization...
Coronavirus Vaccines Update 2/26/2021
As of Friday February 26, 2021, there are two vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A) for use in...
As nations around the world gain access to widespread COVID-19 vaccines, scientists are getting a clear picture of just how effective vaccines like Pfizer-BioNTech...
As winter begins to subside in many states across America, spring brings about long-awaited warm weather, outdoor activities, and a break from the dreary...
Last spring, with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people transitioned to much more sedentary work-from-home jobs, and with that, there has...
Update: 3/1/2021
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will now become the third available vaccine approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization...
Coronavirus Vaccines Update 2/26/2021
As of Friday February 26, 2021, there are two vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A) for use in...
As nations around the world gain access to widespread COVID-19 vaccines, scientists are getting a clear picture of just how effective vaccines like Pfizer-BioNTech...
Last spring, with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people transitioned to much more sedentary work-from-home jobs, and with that, there has...
Maren Auxier is a freelance writer for Pain Resource. She is passionate about helping patients find ways to feel better and live better lives. In her spare time, Maren enjoys exercising, hiking, yoga and cooking.
Fibromyalgia So Prevalent in Women Overview
Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million adults in the United States, which is about 2% of the adult population. While the...
There have been strings of very public suicides much too often, which leaves people feeling sad and uncertain. From Chester Bennington, to Robin Williams,...
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that causes weakness, numbness and pain, typically occurring in your hands and feet. People with peripheral neuropathy generally describe...
Differences in Fibromyalgia or Lupus Pain
While it may be difficult to identify, there are slight differences in pain areas for those with fibromyalgia or...
Gerd Awareness Overview: What Is Gerd? Definition & Facts
What is GER?
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus.
Stomach acid that touches...
Fibromyalgia is a painful, chronic condition that’s characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that’s often accompanied with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Unfortunately there...
Addiction. That word holds a lot of baggage for many people. Broken relationships, missed opportunities and pointed fingers. But the addict isn’t always the...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful condition that causes inflammation in the joints, affecting the fingers, wrists, feet and ankles. The pain of rheumatoid arthritis...
Breast Cancer Awareness Overview
Serena Williams reminds us to touch ourselves. The Centers for Disease Control remind us that breast cancer can happen to younger...
Pediatric Pain Overview
Does your child suffer from chronic pain? Pediatric pain is not very common and something that may cause your family to feel...
Healthy Halloween Treats Overview
When you live with chronic pain, embracing a healthy lifestyle by doing things like making good food choices and exercising regularly...
Foods to Avoid with Fibromyalgia Overview
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain in conjunction with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Currently, there...
Pain Relief Tips Overviews
It's no surprise that many sufferers of chronic pain have a difficult time relaxing. With the cost of prescriptions as high...
Chemotherapy is designed to kill quickly reproducing cells in the body, most commonly cancer cells, by using highly potent chemicals. The chemicals used will...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic, painful condition that affects the entire body. It’s a musculoskeletal disorder that often affects sleep, memory, energy levels and mood....
Fireworks can be stressful for military veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Not only that, they can be disturbing for your...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and internationally renowned athlete Serena Williams ushered in the month with a critical reminder for women: touch ourselves.
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Those living with fibromyalgia know firsthand the degree of physical, mental, and emotional pain that comes with this invisible illness. While you would not...
Are you dealing with migraines? Would you consider having surgery nerve decompression migraine surgery ?
When the first triptan drugs came along about 20 years ago,...
Outdoor and indoor cycling is healthy for you and the planet. Cycling can maximize health, reduces emissions and delivers an intense full-body workout that...
Gabapentin(Neurontin) is a medication prescribed to treat seizures. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat epilepsy in children...
A conversation with Acupuncture Physician Dr. Su Thi Ho Campo
If you live with a condition that causes chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia or rheumatoid...
Why is physical activity important for people with arthritis?
If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve your arthritis pain, function, mood,...
Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers that nerve cells in the brain use to communicate. Modifying serotonin levels is one way that antidepressant...
NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded research a key first step to improving deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation has been used to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms for...
Recovering From Frightening Events
It’s natural to be afraid after something scary or dangerous happens. When you feel you’re in danger, your body responds with...
A Puzzling and Painful Condition
You’ve probably heard of fibromyalgia, but you may not know what it is. Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) pain condition...
Sometimes, strong medications called opioids are needed to control pain. Opioid pain relievers are generally safe when taken for a short time as prescribed by your...
Researchers have shown that pain-induced changes in the rat brain’s opioid receptor system may explain the limited effectiveness of opioid therapy in chronic pain...
Why Do People Use Certain Complementary Approaches?
People who take natural product supplements or who practice yoga are more likely to do so for wellness than...
By: Dr. Francis Collins
A couple of summers ago, the threat of mosquito-borne Zika virus disease in tropical areas of the Americas caused major concern, and...
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Breakdowns in KIF5A gene highlight new research path
Kinesin family member 5A (KIF5A), a gene previously linked to two rare neurodegenerative...
NIH-funded trial finds lower rate of secondary stroke but small risk of bleeding
Results from an international clinical trial of more than 4880 participants,...
“NIH/NIMH lifer” Shares His Asian American Family’s Story of Resilience
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Former NIMH Deputy Director and Scientific Director, Dr. Richard Nakamura, recently revealed how his...
Proper Crunches
Many people think that to strengthen their back, they only need to work their back muscles. But actually your back and your abdominal...
This sponsored post was written in collaboration with HealthyLine, creator of the Inframat Pro and other natural healing products. Pain Resource and HealthyLine are...
Autoimmune Disease
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder that affects as many as 2.5 million people worldwide. It is an autoimmune disease, meaning it works...
Why Acupuncture Works
Western medicine naturally seeks a solid and scientific explanation for why acupuncture works. Unfortunately, this isn't always available. Some doctors claim that...
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This sponsored post was written in collaboration with Aeroflow Healthcare, a premier provider of durable medical equipment. Pain Resource and Aeroflow are both...
The game of basketball is said to have been invented in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith. He supposedly...
Yes, You can Manage Medication Side Effects
Most medications come with minor side effects that many people never even notice. However, some side effects are...
About 5 million Americans have fibromyalgia, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMSD). While the symptoms show up...
One in three Americans is obese, and that number has been steadily growing. Doctors face difficulties in treating patients who are overweight, as sometimes...
Many people with conditions that cause chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis, report that regular exercise improves their condition. Starting a new...
Living with chronic pain can be frustrating. Yes, that’s an understatement. Perhaps the most frustrating thing is that symptoms can be so different for...