
You’ve been lied to about pain—here’s the truth
Scientific Americansciam.com
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In this episode of Science Quickly, pain scientist Rachel Zoffness reveals why pain isn’t just a body problem but also a brain‑driven warning system that we’ve been misunderstanding for decades. She and host Kendra Pierre‑Louis unpack wild examples, hidden factors that dial pain up or down and simple, science‑backed practical strategies from Zoffness’s new book Tell Me Where It Hurts that can help you feel better. Recommended Reading: Tell Me Where It Hurts. Rachel Zoffness. Grand Central Publishing, 2026 E-mail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any questions, comments or…





