We’ve all seen it: Someone rubs a hip, knee, elbow or finger joint and declares that a storm is on the way. Do they really know? Well, studies show that any change in barometric pressure — which is the force exerted by the atmosphere — during cold or damp weather…

There’s nothing quite like the anticipation before the kick-off, swish of a tennis racket, and the roar of a crowd after scoring a touchdown. However, with the incredible plays and tests of athleticism, comes the inevitable sports injuries. …

For people suffering from chronic, debilitating back pain, relief can’t come fast enough. Sometimes pain sufferers rush into surgery, thinking they can “cut away” the pain and finally experience freedom from it. Unfortunately, even though more than 600,000 Americans opt to undergo traditional open back surgery every year, it’s estimated…

Pain and the brain are inexorably linked. Our brain is the hub of our nervous system, made up of 100 billion nerve cells. We count on it to process what we’re experiencing and help us react. For example, touching something hot activates an immediate withdrawal reflex, thanks to the brain…

The human nervous system is astonishingly complex. To relay vital messages throughout the body, as many as 2,500 electrical signals can pass along a single nerve cell, or neuron, in just one second. …