Tag: pain relief

  • Scientists Found Something Surprisingly Powerful About Human Touch

    Scientists Found Something Surprisingly Powerful About Human Touch

    A simple touch can do something inside the brain that scientists have struggled to replicate with all kinds of modern interventions. Researchers studying the effects of physical contact have found evidence that being touched by another person can reduce the brain’s response to stress, while a huge review of human studies found measurable benefits for…

  • Scientists Say Just Five Minutes Of Prayer Reduced Anxiety For Weeks In Medical Trial

    Scientists Say Just Five Minutes Of Prayer Reduced Anxiety For Weeks In Medical Trial

    A five-minute prayer session inside a medical clinic is drawing major attention after researchers found it appeared to reduce pain and anxiety more effectively than listening to music. The randomized controlled trial involved 180 adult patients who had already reported moderate to severe anxiety, pain, or both before their appointments. While both groups showed some…