When you stub your toe or bang your head, why is the initial response always to yell "ouch" (or something less printable)? Scientists may have the answer. New research from the National University of Singapore suggests that vocalizing may interfere with pain signals traveling to the brain, distracting you from the uncomfortable sensations you're feeling. The researchers gathered 56 test participants and had each person submerge his or her hand into painfully cold water four separate times.
The Science Behind Why You Say 'ow' When You're In Pain
Carolyn Gregoire, Huffington Post
Tue, 02/03/2015 - 6:20am
Topics: scientists national university dr daniel carr pain research education policy tufts university school medicine the huffington post the journal singapore pain the ow participants button effect findings tolerance seconds awareness vocalizing brain average recording hand person researchers making
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