We’ve all heard someone claim they have a “high pain threshold” as if it’s a mark of strength or resilience. But does science support the idea that some people genuinely feel less pain than others?

A growing body of research suggests that mice and people with red hair may have higher pain thresholds. On the other hand, some research suggests redheads “may be especially sensitive to pain.” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. We all know what “a complainer” is: it’s a person who finds the dark ...

Several studies have shown that music can enhance tolerance in acute or chronic pain patients. However, it remains unclear how music affects pain. A recent PLoS ONE study hypothesized that listening ...