Can Empathy Change the Brain’s Response to Pain?

The human brain is a miraculous machine, one which we still have so much to learn about. How the brain processes pain is a particularly interesting topic, especially for those who are trying to manage pain in any form. New research from Michigan State University suggests that the pain response in the brain may be impacted by being on the reciprocating end of empathy. Participants who felt like they were receiving compassion and understanding showed a decrease in reactions to mild pain, opening the door for a wealth of ideas on how we understand pain and its management.

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