Posts by: Joana Fernandes, PhD

Joana Fernandes, PhD

Joana brings more than 8 years of academic research and experience as well as Scientific writing and editing to her role as a Science and Research writer. She also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology in Coimbra, Portugal, where she also received her PhD in Health Science and Technologies, with a specialty in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

December 5, 2016December 5, 2016

Health and Wellness Coaching May Improve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia, Study Finds

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Fibromyalgia patients may benefit from combining their medication with health and wellness programs, according to a new study. The study, “A Pilot Study Of Health And Wellness Coaching For Fibromyalgia,” ... Read more

November 30, 2016November 30, 2016

Fibromyalgia Patients Prescribed More Medication for Other Health Conditions, Study Shows

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Fibromyalgia patients can develop additional health conditions similar to other patients with diseases, but they receive more and prolonged medication treatments to treat these conditions, according to new research. The ... Read more

November 28, 2016November 28, 2016

Cupping Therapy May Not Be Effective Treatment Option for Fibromyalgia, Study Shows

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Cupping therapy may not improve fibromyalgia symptoms, and therefore should not be recommended as a treatment option for patients with the condition, according to new research. The study, “Efficacy Of ... Read more

November 7, 2016November 7, 2016

Negative Thoughts Increase Stress, Worsen Fibromyalgia Symptoms

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Rumination – a way of thinking characterized by repetitive, intrusive and uncontrollable negative thoughts – may influence several psychological variables, such as coping and optimism, which can amplify the sense ... Read more

October 12, 2016October 12, 2016

Fibromyalgia Patients Should be Monitored for Hyperparathyroidism, Study Suggests

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Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) also may develop primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP), a disease that shares several symptoms with FM, according to a study by Brazilian researchers. The study, “High Frequency Of Asymptomatic ... Read more

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Improve with Tai Chi Mind Body Exercises

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A recent study suggests that practicing Tai Ji Quan (TJQ), a Chinese mind-body therapy (MBT) exercise, also called Tai Chi, supports the technique as positive strategy to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms. The study,”Efficacy of Rehabilitation ... Read more

August 1, 2016August 1, 2016

New Juvenile Fibromyalgia Program May Help Improve Movement in Teens

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A pilot study from DePaul University researchers suggests that a program combining well-established techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and specialized neuromuscular exercises can improve movement confidence and engagement in ... Read more