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In a Bad Mood? Drink Some Water

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Not having enough water can surely do a number on your body, but can also put you in a crummy mood. Tufts University researchers found that dehydration is related to bad mood, tiredness, and even confusion. So drink water and be merry(er)!

References

Bliss, R.M. (2009). Dehydration Affects Mood, Not Just Motor Skills. USDA Research Service. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091123.htm?pf=1.

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Your Doctor’s Empathy Effects Pain Treatment

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Walking out of my doctor’s office, I paused and wondered if he really understood how much pain I am feeling every day. I’ve had the same feeling with family and friends: I can talk to them about what I feel, but without them feeling the same physical sensations, can they really understand what I [...]

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Mention Pain Early During Your Doctor’s Visit

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Research done by Dr. Ming Tai Seale highlights the importance of bringing up your pain early during your medical appointment. She looked at 385 doctor visits and found doctors spend less time addressing pain issues if people did not mention pain early on during their appointments. This is understandable, as most people (doctors included) expect [...]

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Gender Bias at the Doctor’s Office

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I recently tuned into the Second Annual Women in Pain Conference and watched a fascinating presentation by Diane Hoffman on bias faced by female pain sufferers. In particular, she talked about how pain affects women and how doctors respond to women in pain.
Differences between female and male pain
Studies show that women overall are more sensitive [...]

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