People who live with chronic illness often experience a tension between wanting to hide their illness and being fully known. Learn more about how to work with this conflict.

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New research uncovers how dietary choices can significantly impact chronic pain levels, offering natural relief alternatives beyond traditional medication.

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Acupuncture is proving effective for chronic sciatica relief A new clinical trial reveals its potential to reduce pain and ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. But the opioid crisis in North America led many health care providers to realize they relied too heavily on ...

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The study finds a connection between trauma and endometriosis, suggesting that addressing psychological factors could improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Readers respond to the question of how prayer or intention has helped them make it through periods of great physical pain.

Music therapy is also commonly used in physical rehabilitation. For example, rhythmic auditory stimulation is used to improve ...