FeaturedNeurologyPain·September 14, 2020·4 min readTurmeric Supplement More Effective Than Placebo for Osteoarthritis Knee PainAn extract of turmeric is more effective than a placebo at reducing pain in those with knee osteoarthritis. Following 12 weeks of exposure to the extract, people reported less pain than those taking a placebo.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·September 6, 2020·3 min readWhy People with Knee Osteoarthritis Experience Different Kinds of PainPeople with osteoarthritis in the knee who report more pain sensations are more likely to suffer constant and unpredictable pain. Researchers identified a potential mechanism in the nervous system that could explain why people experience varying pain patterns associated with knee osteoarthritis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 1, 2019·4 min readJust an hour of weekly walking staves off disabilityOne hour of walking, or other physical activity, per week, significantly increases the likelihood of maintaining a disability-free status for up to 4 years in older people at risk for osteoarthritis.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 9, 2017·5 min readRemoval of Aging Cells Could Extend Human LifeResearchers report a targeted removal of senescent cells could delay the onset of age related pathologies.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 2, 2017·4 min readSex Differences in Brain Activity Alter Pain TherapiesThe microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.Read More
