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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

MYSTERIOUS: Is the cold weather affecting my arthritis - What They Never Told You

Here are a few tips to help you stay warm and healthy during the winter months (Alamy/PA) -

For many people living with arthritis, the arrival of colder weather seems to bring a familiar unwelcome guest: increased stiffness and aching joints.

The idea that low temperatures can worsen arthritis is a long-held belief – but is this claim backed by science?

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