A new study has revealed that along with other relaxation techniques, music therapy can help those suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is an illness characterised by chronic, widespread pain with sufferers often experiencing a heightened sensitivity to pressure. Other symptoms include difficulties sleeping, general fatigue and stiffness in the joints. The disease requires a multi-faceted approach read more »

US researchers have suggested that living in sunnier climates may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at the Harvard Medical School have carried out a study on more than 200,000 women looking into the link between sunlight and the chances of developing the disease. It has been speculated that vitamin D (produced by read more »

A new science paper claims sitting for long periods of time increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease, regardless of normal activity levels. The research, carried out by the University of Leicester, combined the results of 18 studies involving almost 800,000 people. Experts think sitting down forces the body into energy storage mode, which read more »

Brain scan studies have revealed for the first time how chronic pain occurs as a result of an emotional response to an injury. The experiment, led by Professor Vania Apakarian of Northwestern University in Chicago, involved scanning the brains of 40 volunteers who had experienced back pain for one to four months. Four MRI scans read more »