Tag: pain

Study suggests basing everyday decisions on risk of pain or loss linked to increased anxiety

From the eLife press release: Scientists have shone new light on how the human brain uses past experiences and generalizes them to future events, helping us safely navigate the world… Read more »

Study suggests training compassion ‘muscle’ may boost brain’s resilience to others’ suffering

From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: It can be distressing to witness the pain of family, friends or even strangers going through a hard time. But what if, just… Read more »

Study identifies connection between dopamine and behaviour related to pain and fear

From the University of Maryland School of Medicine press release: Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have for the first time found direct causal links between the… Read more »

Study suggests parents help shape how much pain preschoolers feel after vaccination

From the York University press release: While vaccinations protect children against various illnesses, the pain can sometimes be too much to bear. It’s no wonder most children and parents dread… Read more »