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A study of nearly 2,900 people with diabetes found that more time spent doing moderate or vigorous physical activity significantly lowered the odds of developing diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). This suggests that exercise could be a powerful, non-drug strategy to prevent this common and painful nerve complication of diabetes.
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A new study in rats shows that eating a diet high in fat and sugar can change how the brain responds to morphine, making it harder for the animals to recognize the drug’s effects. This finding could help explain why poor diet might increase the risk of developing problematic drug use or addiction.
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A scoping review of 79 studies identified several “protective factors” linked to better physical function and less disability in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain, with self-efficacy—a person’s belief in their ability to manage tasks—being the most commonly reported. This shifts the focus from what’s wrong with patients to what strengths they have, offering a new framework for more positive, strengths-based pain management.
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