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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 20, 2025

4 min

Can pain tolerance decrease with age? Unpacking the complexities of senior pain perception

According to research published in the journal *Pain*, pain threshold—the point at which a stimulus is first perceived as painful—tends to increase with age. This finding offers a surprising counterpoint to the question, 'Can pain tolerance decrease with age?' as the answer is more complex than a simple yes or no.

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Oct 15, 2025

6 min

Do we get more sensitive to pain as we age? The surprising answer.

Research shows that over half of older adults living in the community experience chronic pain, yet the relationship between aging and pain perception is complex and often misunderstood. The question, 'Do we get more sensitive to pain as we age?', does not have a simple yes or no answer.

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