AccuWeather Launches Arthritis Index

According to AccuWeather, surveys have revealed that as many as 93% of arthritis sufferers believe that weather affects their pain level (68% believe that weather severely affects their pain level. Falling temperatures, changes in atmospheric pressure, high humidity, and precipitation seem to increase arthritis pain for many people. AccuWeather has launched the AccuWeather Arthritis Index, an index that combines all of the weather factors that may affect arthritis sufferers summarizing it into an easy to use scale. To check your local area go to AccuWeather and enter your zip code.

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