15,000-participant study finds no direct link between cold weather and joint/muscle aches; gout pain may increase in warmer, dry conditions.
A recent study debunks the common belief that cold weather worsens aches and pains, finding no direct link between temperature, humidity, or weather conditions and joint or muscle aches and pains in over 15,000 participants. The study found that gout pain may increase in warmer, dry conditions, suggesting weather's indirect impact on pain through factors like physical activity, sleep, and mood changes. The researchers emphasize focusing on controllable risk factors for pain, such as exercise, weight loss, and a healthy diet.
August 14, 2024
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