Sentences with phrase «lower pain perception»

Oxytocin is another star that fosters feelings of love and tenderness towards a partner and has been shown to lower pain perception of a specific physical trauma by more than half.

In tests of pain processing by the central nervous system, physically active older adults have lower pain perception and are better able to block responses to painful stimuli, according to the new research by Kelly M. Naugle, PhD, and colleagues of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis.

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«We hypothesized that yoga participants would show lower depression severity over time as assessed by the Quick Inventory of Depression Symptomatology (QIDS), as well as better social and role functioning, better general health perceptions and physical functioning, and less physical pain relative to the control group,» said Dr. Uebelacker.

Dopamine function in the lower areas of the brain of those with FMS has been proven (via brain scans), and results in an increase in pain perception, as well as a lack of «enjoyment» (a life without normal brain reward).

Our PET EVENTS focusing on Mental Health Wellness have proven that interacting with affectionate dogs can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, lower blood - pressure and even decrease the perception of pain.

According to the animal therapy program, Pet Partners, interactions with therapy animal teams (owner and pet) has been shown to decrease perception of pain, lower blood pressure, promote care compliance, and minimize anxiety of recipients.