As a psychologist, I’ve seen firsthand how people react to the word chronic. There’s often an immediate sense of dread, as if acknowledging the long-term nature of a condition means surrendering to it ...

If you’ve ever lived with pain that just won’t quit, you’re not alone. According to aCenters for Disease Control and Prevention report, 24.3% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, and 8.3% of ...

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the kind that lasts a few hours, days, or weeks, and it’s helpful to healing. It’s your immune system’s response when ...

Sometimes, a study on one topic can reveal important issues in another. Case in point: A recent Lancet study explored what a person’s life was like before they developed chronic pain — the diseases ...

Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit is dysautonomia, a disruption in how the body ...