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Alcohol's Dual Effect: Boosting Pain Tolerance and Aggression

A study from Ohio State University reveals that alcohol consumption increases pain tolerance and correlates with heightened aggression. Participants who consumed alcohol showed higher pain thresholds and were more willing to administer intense shocks in a competitive task, suggesting reduced empathy and increased aggression. The study highlights the potential for alcohol to escalate minor disputes into aggressive confrontations, emphasizing the need for public awareness and targeted interventions to mitigate alcohol-induced aggression. The research was published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

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#aggression #alcohol #behavior

health1 year ago•5 min saved

The Dual Impact of Alcohol: Boosting Pain Tolerance and Aggression

A study from Ohio State University reveals that alcohol consumption increases pain tolerance and aggression. Participants who drank alcohol had higher pain thresholds and were more likely to inflict pain on others compared to those who consumed placebo drinks. This suggests that alcohol's numbing effect reduces empathy, leading to aggressive behavior. The study highlights the link between alcohol-induced pain tolerance and increased aggression, providing insights into alcohol-related violence.

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#aggression #alcohol #empathy

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"New Research Links Physical Activity to Increased Pain Tolerance"

New research published in PLOS One suggests that people who are physically active have higher pain tolerance compared to those who are sedentary. The study, which analyzed data from over 10,000 individuals, found that engaging in habitual physical activity over time is associated with increased pain tolerance. The findings highlight the potential role of physical activity in preventing and treating chronic pain. The study also revealed that even individuals with chronic pain experienced the positive effects of physical activity on pain tolerance. However, more research is needed to fully understand the underlying mechanisms and establish causality.

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#chronic-pain #exercise #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Boost Pain Tolerance with Regular Exercise.

Regular exercise may increase your tolerance for pain, according to a study conducted by researchers from several institutions in Norway. The study found that those who were more active were better at handling the pain of a cold pressor test, and those who increased their activity levels over time increased their pain threshold too. The researchers suggest that increased physical activity levels could be a non-pharmacological pathway towards reducing or preventing chronic pain.

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#chronic-pain #exercise #health

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Jamal Murray's Injury Woes Continue in NBA Finals

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray sustained a floor burn on his left hand during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but still managed to play 45 minutes and record a 34-point triple-double. Murray showed reporters the injury, which was described as a broken open and scraped palm, at Thursday's practice. Despite concerns, head coach Michael Malone said Murray is "fine" and Murray himself said he's accustomed to pain due to childhood "pain tolerance drills" his father put him through. The Nuggets will face the Miami Heat in Game 4 on Friday.

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#denver-nuggets #injury #jamal-murray

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Regular Exercise Boosts Pain Tolerance, Study Shows

Regular exercise can help reduce or prevent chronic pain without medication, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS One. Researchers found that engaging in habitual physical activity in leisure time is connected with pain tolerance, and the more active a person is, the higher their tolerance is likely to be. The study analyzed a sample of 10,732 participants from Norway's largest population study and found that any activity level was better than being sedentary in terms of pain tolerance. The higher the total activity levels, the greater the person's pain tolerance.

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#chronic-pain #exercise #health

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Exercise Improves Pain Tolerance, Study Shows

Regular exercise, even light physical activity, may increase pain tolerance, according to a large observational study of over 10,000 adults. The study found that those who consistently engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over a 7- to 8-year period reported the highest pain tolerance. The findings suggest that increased physical activity might increase pain tolerance, but more research is needed to determine the cause-and-effect relationship and how exercise might impact tolerance or risk for chronic pain.

via Medscape|

#chronic-pain #exercise #health

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Study shows exercise can boost pain tolerance.

Regular exercise is an effective way to reduce or prevent chronic pain without the use of medication, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS One. Researchers found that engaging in habitual physical activity in leisure time is connected with pain tolerance, and the more active a person is, the higher their tolerance is likely to be. The study analyzed a sample of 10,732 participants from Norway's largest population study and found that any activity level was better than being sedentary in terms of pain tolerance. The results were consistent for those who were already experiencing chronic pain, and no difference was seen between women and men.

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#chronic-pain #exercise #health

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Study Shows Exercise Improves Pain Tolerance

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that people who regularly exercised had a higher pain tolerance compared with those who hardly exercised. The study used data from 10,732 participants who took part in the Tromsø study, and found that the more active the participants were, the longer they could keep their hand in 3℃ water. While the exact reason for this link is still unknown, it could be due to physiological changes that happen after exercising, such as exercise-induced “hypoalgesia”. Additionally, exercise can help build resilience and self-efficacy, improve mood, and teach distraction techniques, all of which can help manage chronic pain.

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#endorphins #exercise #health

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Exercise Improves Pain Tolerance, Study Shows

Physically active individuals have a higher pain tolerance than sedentary ones, according to a new study analyzing data from 10,732 Norwegian adults. Participants who were consistently active or increased their activity over time displayed a higher overall level of pain tolerance. Although the analysis did not demonstrate a statistically significant change in pain tolerance over time due to increased activity, it indicates that physical activity could potentially mitigate chronic pain.

via Neuroscience News|

#chronic-pain #health #norwegian-adults