To the long list of the benefits of physical activity, researchers have just added one more thing: a greater ability to handle pain. A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that regular ...

The question of whether men or women can handle physical discomfort better has fueled countless debates and social ...

The debate over which gender possesses a higher tolerance for pain has raged for decades without a definitive conclusion. Common wisdom often leans toward women due to the biological realities of ...

BOSTON (StudyFinds.org) – Redheads have a reputation for being hot-tempered. They also are said to have a higher pain threshold than others. Although there may not be scientific proof of their short ...

We've all heard someone claim they have a "high pain threshold" as if it's a mark of strength or resilience. But does science support the idea that some people genuinely feel less pain than others?

One study found that participants who used a conventional swear word after an injury had an increase in pain threshold and tolerance compared to those who didn’t Getty Letting out a curse word when ...

New research found that people who exercised regularly were better able to handle a pain test. The researchers say this suggests exercise may help those with chronic pain. Doctors say there are a few ...

June 24, 2009 (Milan, Italy) — Patients with Parkinson's disease appear to have a lower threshold for pain and less tolerance, report researchers. Presenting here at the 19th Meeting of the European ...

BOSTON (StudyFinds.org) – Redheads have a reputation for being hot-tempered. They also are said to have a higher pain threshold than others. Although there may not be scientific proof of their short ...