Biological link between pain and fatigue discovered

 

A recent University of Iowa study reveals a biological link between pain and fatigue and may help explain why more women than men are diagnosed with chronic pain and fatigue conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Read more

Walking for a Change

Sirena Dufault, 34, who suffers from fibromyalgia, will try to hike all 800 miles of an Arizona Trail. Read more

Celebs Deny Addictions

Celebrities are more likely to deny they have an addiction because they feel protected from life’s problems and must hit rock bottom — often a run-in with the law — before admitting they need help, experts say. Read more

Celebs with Illnesses

There are many famous people who did not let their illnesses stop them from pursuing their dreams. Read more

Chronic pain can disrupt brain function

Chronic pain can disrupt brain function and cause problems such as disturbed sleep, depression, anxiety and difficulty making simple decisions, a US study finds. Read more

Johannson on Ebay

A mystery buyer has shelled out $40,100 for a night out with Scarlett Johansson. Read more

Life of an Advocate

The ongoing journal of disability advocate, Kelly Cozzone. Read more

The ABCs of Advocacy

A host of activities fall under the rubric of “advocacy”. Read more

Fools Strikes Gold

Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson star in “Fool’s Gold”. Read more