CHRONIC IS A TERM you've probably heard used to describe certain medical conditions. But you might know what it really means or which types of illnesses it refers to. Chronic conditions are diseases ...

Scientists have found a link between low back pain and walking intensity and length. A Alina Rudya/Bell Collective/Getty Images For many people, their low back pain is chronic, meaning it is constant ...

People are developing chronic pain at higher rates than they are being diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and asthma, a new study finds. The study, which defined chronic pain as ...

Acute and chronic conditions typically differ in how they develop and how long they last. Broadly speaking, acute conditions occur suddenly, have immediate or rapidly developing symptoms, and are ...

Learn why acute pain can sometimes become chronic and how to reduce your risk.

A chronic illness is a condition that endures for at least a year and requires ongoing medical care or consistently limits the scope of a person's daily activities. Major chronic conditions include ...

Let’s talk about the “c” word: chronic. I mean, there is another c-word to describe my feelings toward having a chronic illness, but I’ll let you fill in the blank. The other big “c” in health ...

Supporting someone with a chronic condition starts with listening and empathy. Each person has a different experience, so listening to their unique perspective is important. Share on Pinterest ...