Day 319 of 365

November 15

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Health

The Science of Pain

Pain is complex: it involves sensation, emotion, and cognition. Chronic pain can persist without ongoing tissue damage. The placebo effect shows pain is partly constructed by the brain. Pain management increasingly integrates physical and psychological approaches.

💡 Did you know?

People with red hair may be more sensitive to pain and require more anesthesia!

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