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October 9, 2025

Do Weather Changes Really Cause Joint Pain?

Everyone has an aunt or uncle who can “feel” when the weather is about to change. In fact, more than two-thirds of people who suffer from joint pain believe there is a connection between weather patterns and their creaky joints. But is this just an old wives’ tale? Could so many people be mistaken about the cause of their joint pain? Unfortunately, there’s no clear “yes-or-no” answer. Some studies show that certain people, especially those who suffer from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, respond to changes in the weather. The most common theories argue that it’s not the rain or snow that causes the joint pain but the drop in barometric pressure that precedes “bad weather.” This is why the pain often starts before the first raindrop falls. Other theories suggest that humidity, temperature, and rain also contribute to joint pain. On the other hand, some studies suggest that weather changes don’t really cause joint pain; people are just likelier to attribute joint pain to the weather when it’s cold or damp. In fact, there are more doctor visits for bone and joint pain when it’s dry than when it’s wet. Should You Move To A Warmer Place? People who suffer from joint pain often dream of moving to a place that isn’t so cold, wet, or snowy. While this sounds like the perfect solution, it’s good to get the facts before bubble wrapping your precious knick-knacks. In one study, people in warmer states reported more sensitivity to weather changes than…

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about healthy eating? All the unhealthy foods you’ll have to give up? There’s a huge difference between healthy eating and dieting. Dieting is limiting. It focuses too much on restricting what you can eat instead of enjoying good food. Plus, most fad diets have…

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When you first start living a healthier lifestyle, it’s hard to stay loyal to new eating habits and exercise routines. Face it, you’ll probably feel a little deprived and have STRONG cravings and urges for unhealthy things (at least at first). It’s no surprise that most people fall off the wagon at least once when…

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Did you know that your body produces vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight? However, despite this unique ability, 40%-75% of people are deficient in vitamin D. This is because there are just too many factors that affect your skin’s ability to produce vitamin D. They include season, time of day, air pollution,…

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When times are tough and money is tight, the last thing you need is a lifestyle that costs more than you can afford. Sometimes, it’s just not possible to pay for a gym membership or buy certified organic food. This doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a healthy lifestyle just because you don’t have a…

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It seems everywhere you turn there’s a new high-tech wristband that is supposed to monitor your activity level, sleep patterns and caloric burn. The wearable fitness technology industry has exploded and is a $45.66 billion industry. Most trackers count steps and measure sleep patterns but some models also measure heart rate, blood oxygen level, skin…

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How often have you set out to rid yourself of unhealthy lifestyle habits only to end up right where you started? The truth is, it’s really hard to shake bad habits for healthier ones. It’s why gyms are full come January 2nd and empty by February 1st! Humans just don’t like change. In fact, your…

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Do you wake up feeling tired and spent? Do you struggle to get out of bed after eight hours of sleep? It’s perfectly normal to feel tired and less energetic at the end of the day, but some people suffer from lingering tiredness that interferes with daily life. They constantly feel like they haven’t slept…

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Teaching Your Kids Good Personal Hygiene It’s funny how toddlers who love splashing around in the water grow up to be messy preteens who would gladly stay dirty if given the choice. Laying a solid foundation of good personal hygiene habits while they’re still young will help them to maintain good health later in life….

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Okay. If you were absolutely honest, do you feel that your lifestyle promotes vitality and strength or…(not wanting to sound to harsh, here) frailty and weakness? Strength and vitality in our whole being is what we really want. We want all of the life we can possibly have, mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and relationally. But…

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Want an easy way to be healthier? Add lots of colorful veggies and fruits to your diet. The natural pigments that give fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods their bright colors are important micronutrients. Colorful foods are more nutritious and healthier for you. People who eat multi-colored meals reduce their risk of diabetes, stroke, heart…

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Are you looking for unique valentine ideas? Try sharing your love story. Everyone loves a good love story. Love stories bring back memories of falling in love and feelings of nostalgia. They remind us of the innocence and excitement of new love and what it feels like to be head over heels in love. Love…

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What’s So Bad About a Sedentary Lifestyle, Really? If there’s one thing that’ll land you in the obituaries sooner than you’d like, it’s living a sedentary lifestyle. Inactivity = rust. Inactivity = decay, from the inside out in mind, body, and soul. Despite knowing that a physically active lifestyle produces many physical, mental, and emotional…

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