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The influence of negative emotions on pain: Behavioral effects and neural mechanisms

Published Sep 1, 2009 · K. Wiech, I. Tracey

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Negative emotions can lead to or exacerbate pain, with the periaqueductal grey, amygdala, anterior cingulate cortex, and anterior insula playing key roles in this modulation.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

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The influence of negative emotions on pain: Behavioral effects and neural mechanisms

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