What Lady Gaga Teaches us about Pain and Gender What does GAGA: Five Foot Two teach us about pain? The documentary challenges viewers to consider how female pain is often perceived or diminished. Gaga poster art Art from the film Gaga: Five Foot Two via Netflix By: Ellen C. Caldwell November 3, 2017 3…
How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impacts Brain Function Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Table of Contents Table of Contents Low Oxygen Levels Reduced Brain Volume Interrupted Sleep Vascular Risk Lower Brain Connectivity Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) harms brain function due to interrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels while you’re…
An illustration of healthy aging Sohaib Imtiaz, MD, MPH, DipIBLM, is a board-certified lifestyle medicine doctor, digital health physician, and the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing…
Migraine and Your Life: A Guide to Your Daily Well-Being illustration of person having migraine Migraines can be unpredictable and overwhelming, making it hard to commit to plans or handle too much at once. If you feel your migraines are impacting how you live your life, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are ways…
5 symptoms of fibromyalgia in women, learn about them Some women suffer from chronic pain for no reason and it is sometimes ignored. It may be a symptom of fibromyalgia in women, the incidence of which in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is 13.5%, which indicates a high number of infections. The condition requires…
How to Relieve Hip Pain Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Table of Contents Home Remedies for Hip Pain Pain Relievers Complementary and Alternative Medicine Specialist-Driven Procedures Surgery Key Takeaways Resting and using a hip brace or walking cane can help ease hip pain. Exercise like walking and stretching can improve blood flow and…
New sensation-suppression theory aims to provide hope for people with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS by Alan Williams, University of Plymouth Fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are debilitating conditions, and patients can feel misunderstood and abandoned, in addition to experiencing a wide range of physical and mental symptoms. Several psychological and biological theories…
People with Fibromyalgia May Be More Sensitive to Heat and Sound, Study Finds BY Barbara Brody Many researchers believe nervous system issues are what cause people with fibromyalgia to be hypersensitive to pain. Now, new research suggests these problems may also cause hypersensitivity to heat and sound. People with fibromyalgia are…
How Fibromyalgia Affects Your Weight and What You Can Do About It By Nicole Medical Review by Andrea Chadwick, M.D., M.Sc., FASA | Last Updated: December 2025 Key Takeaways Fibromyalgia has been shown in some studies to be associated with weight fluctuations or obesity; many people with fibro report weight gain or challenges maintaining…
Fibromyalgia Tender Points Explained: Mapping the Pain & Finding Relief Dr. Steven Lu, FRACGP Medically Reviewed byDr. Steven Lu, FRACGP Written by Lucie Bradley What are fibromyalgia tender points? Where are these tender points on the body? Diagnosing fibromyalgia with tender points What can make tender pain points worse? Treating fibromyalgia…