Seeker+'s video: Is Pain Just All In Your Head

Episode 2 of 3 Check us out on iTunes! http://apple.co/1TXDZAI Please Subscribe! http://bit.ly/28iQhYC Broken Heart Syndrome is not just a figure of speech, you can actually temporarily soothe the pain of your unrequited love with Tylenol! + + + + + + + + Previous Episode: How Many Different Types Of Pain Are There?: http://www.seeker.com/how-many-different-types-of-pain-are-there-1964110377.html + + + + + + + + Pain and how you sense it: http://www.mydr.com.au/pain/pain-and-how-you-sense-it “Scientists are gradually unravelling the processes within the body that lead to the unpleasant sensation of pain. Here’s a simple explanation of what happens when you feel one type of pain.” How Pain Works: http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/pain.htm “What happens when you're cutting a bagel and slice your hand with the knife? Besides all the blood, you'll probably feel an immediate sharp pain, followed by a longer-lasting dull ache.” What Causes Broken Heart Syndrome?: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/broken-heart-syndrome/causes “The cause of broken heart syndrome isn’t fully known. However, extreme emotional or physical stress is believed to play a role in causing the temporary disorder.” Feeling the Pain of Rejection? Try Taking a Tylenol: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/social-analgesics/ “What is a fate as bad as death? Many contemporary and ancient societies considered banishment at least equal.” How do pain relievers work? - George Zaidan: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-pain-relievers-work “Some people take aspirin or ibuprofen to treat everyday aches and pains, but how exactly do the different classes of pain relievers work? Learn about the basic physiology of how humans experience pain, and the mechanics of the medicines we've invented to block or circumvent that discomfort.” How is Pain Diagnosed?: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chronic_pain/detail_chronic_pain.htm _9 “There is no way to tell accurately how much pain a person has. Tools to measure pain intensity, to show pain through imaging technology, to locate pain precisely, and to assess the effect of pain on someone’s life,…” Explainer: how does hypnosis relieve pain?: https://theconversation.com/explainer-how-does-hypnosis-relieve-pain-7060 “Hypnosis in one form or another has been around for thousands of years, but until recently, evidence to support its biological and clinically powerful effects have been lacking.” + + + + + + + + DNews Plus is built for enthusiastic science fans seeking out comprehensive conversations on the geeky topics they love. Host Trace Dominguez digs beyond the usual scope to deliver details, developments and opinions on advanced topics like AI, string theory and Mars exploration. DNews Plus is also offered as an audio podcast on iTunes. + + + + + + + + Trace Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/TraceDominguez DNews on Facebook https://facebook.com/discoverynews DNews on Twitter http://twitter.com/DNews + + + + + + + +