Tag Archives: Chronic
The Overlooked Link Between Chronic Dry Eye and Your Overall Well-Being
When was the last time you thought about how your eyes feel? If you’re one of the 16.4 million Americans with dry eye, it’s probably al...
The Framework That Finally Makes Sense Of Chronic Pain
In an attempt to cope, many people reach for substances or behaviors that offer temporary relief but worsen pain long-term: opioids, al...
Chronic Disease Risk Dropped 46% When People Made This One Change At Home
This study tracked people for 20 years, and the results are way more optimistic than expected.
Your Brain Might Be The Missing Link In Chronic Pain — Here’s Why
Centered in the prefrontal cortex, this pathway acts like the brain’s dimmer switch. When it’s functioning well, it regulates emotions,...
Rewiring Your Brain To Heal Chronic Pain — The Mind-Body Approach
Imagine waking up one morning with debilitating back pain, only to be told you may never exercise again, lift anything over 10 pounds, ...
Shoppers with Chronic Pain Swear By This $15 Foot Cream for Relief
There’s nothing quite like that pins and needles sensation. Sometimes, it’s easy to predict the cause of your body aches, whether from ...
I Thought It Was a Relentless UTI. It Was Actually a Lesser-Known Chronic Condition
Months passed, and my symptoms got worse, eventually affecting my daily functioning. I would have to pull over two or three times on my...
4 Ways Coffee Can Help Lower Your Risk Of Chronic Diseases
Coffee is more than just a comforting ritual or a pick-me-up. It’s one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide. And while many ...
My 10-Year Journey to Figuring Out My Chronic Breast Pain
–If you Google “treatment for fibrocystic breast disease,” the results you get on medical websites go something like this: Fibrocystic ...