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firefly
Broken Hearts - The Physiology of Heartbreak
The metaphor “heartbreak” has a real physiological basis and emotional stress inflicts pain akin to physical pain
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Science news
Harnessing Sound Waves to Alleviate Pain: Targeting the Brain
A new study suggests using focused ultrasound waves directed at the brain for pain relief.
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Leave room for doubt
What Causes Post-Workout Soreness?
Muscles soreness after exercise is due to microscopic tears in muscle fibers, rather than buildup of lactic acid
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Ask the expert
Touching Pain
Why do we touch the painful areas of our bodies? Research shows that touch reduces pain and offers possible explanations.
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Science Panorama
Fibromyalgia - The Aching Muscles Condition
Fibromyalgia is not easy to diagnose - both due to its symptoms and the stigmas surrounding the disease prevalent among physicians
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Brainwash
What's the Charge of an Electron? - Brainwash
Who uses LiDAR? Where can you find ganglions? What is a pulsar? A Challenging Scientific Trivia
