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Why rating your pain out of 10 is tricky

You’re usually asked to rate pain from ‘no pain’ to ‘worst pain imaginable’. But does everyone imagine the same thing?

06.03.2025 10

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Joshua Pate

Some people say they have a high pain threshold. Here’s why

We’ve all heard someone claim they have a “high pain threshold” as if it’s a mark of strength or resilience. But does science support the idea that...

06.12.2024 4

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Joshua Pate