Pain has a protective role. A primary role of acute pain is to protect us from further harm. For example, a painful blister on your foot can motivate you to stop walking or to wear more comfortable ...

Health Education & Behavior, Vol. 30, No. 6 (December 2003), pp. 740-755 (16 pages) Although the relationship of psychosocial factors to physical activity has been explored, there is increased ...

People with arthritis who report more negative feelings about how they are aging tend to get less physical activity and perceive themselves as less healthy, according to a new study by researchers at ...

There is a strong association between an older person's view of how they are aging and how well they will physically recover after a fall. That is the finding of a new research study from Imperial ...