{"id":401666,"date":"2022-01-30T22:30:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T19:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/"},"modified":"2022-01-30T22:30:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-30T19:30:09","slug":"how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"#How the weather can negatively affect your health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a348b395518f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/#The_forecast_High_winds\" >The forecast: High winds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/#The_forecast_Torrential_rain\" >The forecast: Torrential rain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/#The_forecast_Thunderstorms\" >The forecast: Thunderstorms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/#The_forecast_Scorchio\" >The forecast: Scorchio!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/#The_forecast_Brass_monkeys\" >The forecast: Brass monkeys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/#The_forecast_High_humiditysticky\" >The forecast: High humidity\/sticky\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-weather-can-negatively-affect-your-health\/#The_forecast_Not_a_cloud_in_the_sky\" >The forecast: Not a cloud in the sky<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#How the weather can negatively affect your health<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>One day you\u2019re basking in crisp, frosty sunshine, the next you\u2019re fighting through sleet and hail.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But the weather can affect more than just your mood \u2013 or your wardrobe \u2013 according to data showing 72 percent of us suffer some degree of joint discomfort because of the weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sadly it doesn\u2019t stop with your joints and can trigger everything from migraines and asthma to even heart attacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye on these forecasts to keep in good health\u2026<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_forecast_High_winds\"><\/span>The forecast: High winds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your weather worries: Stress and migraines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s blowing a gale outside, the body can react as if it is under attack and produce so-called fight or flight reflexes, such as raised heart rate and heightened emotions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, windy conditions can trigger a migraine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One reason is the effect on the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that monitors the body\u2019s functions; it can lead to constriction or swelling of the blood vessels in the head which can cause the pain associated with migraine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Scientists at the University of Calgary in Canada looked at the links between migraine sufferers having an attack and the occurrence of Canadian \u2018Chinook\u2019 winds \u2013 warm westerly winds specific to Alberta, Canada, which have a definite onset time and are an indicator of profound weather change.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Of 75 patients studied, 32 were more likely to have migraines during Chinook weather conditions than on days without them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_forecast_Torrential_rain\"><\/span>The forecast: Torrential rain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your weather worries: Weight gain, E.coli and sore joints<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A team from Aberdeen University found miserable, wet weather made it harder for dieters to shed weight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They found those who were overweight had lower levels of vitamin D \u2013 which is created when the body is exposed to sunlight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The amount of vitamin D in the blood influences the functioning of a hormone called leptin, which tells the brain when the stomach is full.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897185-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"According to the study, a torrential downpour of rain hinders dieters from shedding any weight. \" class=\"wp-image-21024395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897185-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897185-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897185-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897185-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>According to the study, a torrential downpour of rain hinders dieters from shedding any weight. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The obese produced a tenth less vitamin D than those of average weight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And crops might well welcome the rain, but those living in rural areas won\u2019t as it raises the risk of catching E.coli.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Farmers\u2019 slurry contains E.coli O157 bacteria from cattle muck; heavy rain can wash the slurry into streams and form puddles; the bacteria can then be found in mud stuck to boots, or spread by pets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897201-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"The study also found that  the rain also causes joints to hurt as well. \" class=\"wp-image-21024401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897201-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897201-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897201-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1276897201-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The study also found that  the rain also causes joints to hurt as well. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>War vets and anyone carrying significant scars won\u2019t be relishing the rain either.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When outside pressure drops, it may cause normal tissue to expand and contract.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But because scar tissue isn\u2019t elastic, but rather dense and rigid, it\u2019s unable to adapt to the change in pressure, resulting in a pulling sensation that may lead to an aching pain.<\/p>\n<p>And as the old wives claim, damp weather does seem to make joint pain and osteoarthritis worse.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-181716732.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"The study also found E.coli thrives in the rain and increases your chances of catching it. \" class=\"wp-image-21024407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-181716732.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-181716732.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-181716732.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-181716732.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The study also found E.coli thrives in the rain and increases your chances of catching it. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While there is no conclusive evidence to explain this, it may be due to pressure receptors (baroreceptors) in the joint sensing the drop in atmospheric pressure when the weather changes from dry to rainy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The level of fluid in the joint then fluctuates in response to these changes, which might trigger pain in the nerves.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_forecast_Thunderstorms\"><\/span>The forecast: Thunderstorms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your weather worries: Headaches, asthma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The change in atmospheric pressure just before a thunderstorm often triggers headaches.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When the pressure drops, brain and nerve cells start interacting differently, causing head pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-498878392.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Electrical charge generated by the storm can affect how long the pollen is then retained in the lungs, potentially bringing on an asthma attack.\" class=\"wp-image-21024416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-498878392.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-498878392.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-498878392.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-498878392.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Electrical charge generated by the storm can affect how long the pollen is then retained in the lungs, potentially bringing on an asthma attack.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many asthmatics also find their condition worsens if there\u2019s a thunderstorm when pollen counts are high.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The gusty weather that precedes a storm can whisk up the pollen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the electrical charge generated by the storm can affect how long the pollen is then retained in the lungs, potentially bringing on an attack.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-807655426.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"According to the study, thunderstorms bring on headaches and asthma attacks.\" class=\"wp-image-21024427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-807655426.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-807655426.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-807655426.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-807655426.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>According to the study, thunderstorms bring on headaches and asthma attacks.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In June 2005, a six-fold rise in the number of emergency admissions for asthma in Britain was reported over one weekend as the result of thunderstorms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThunderstorms move at tremendous speed and changes in air temperature cause cold air to sink, replacing warm air at ground level,\u201d says Shuaib Nasser, a consultant in allergy and asthma at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, this causes allergens such as pollen to be lifted off the ground, into the air and up to a level at which they can be inhaled into the lungs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_forecast_Scorchio\"><\/span>The forecast: Scorchio!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your weather worry: The blues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hotter weather increases the risk of suicide, according to the British Institute of Psychiatry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Researchers looked at 50,000 suicide cases in England and Wales over 10 years, and found a 3.8% increase in suicide rates for every 1C rise in average temperature above 18C.<\/p>\n<p>Suicides often take place when people are slightly drunk and they are more likely to be so when the weather is hot, suggests consultant psychiatrist Dr Jan Wise.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1283634017.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"The British Institute of Psychiatry has tied hot weather to an uptick in suicide cases. \" class=\"wp-image-21024473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1283634017.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1283634017.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1283634017.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1283634017.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The British Institute of Psychiatry has tied hot weather to an uptick in suicide cases. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_forecast_Brass_monkeys\"><\/span>The forecast: Brass monkeys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your weather worry: Heart attacks, strokes, colds and flu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An estimated 20,000 people die each year in the UK as a result of strokes and heart attacks linked to a dramatic drop in temperature \u2013 it\u2019s believed cold temperatures cause the arteries to narrow, restricting blood flow and reducing oxygen supply to the heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cold weather also makes the heart work harder because more oxygen is needed to maintain body heat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-905616754.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"As the temperature outside drops, the heart and the body is pressed harder to maintain heat resulting in strokes and heart attacks.\" class=\"wp-image-21024490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-905616754.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-905616754.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-905616754.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-905616754.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>As the temperature outside drops, the heart and the body is pressed harder to maintain heat resulting in strokes and heart attacks.  <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This could lead to a heart attack in vulnerable people such as the elderly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>German researchers also discovered that just five consecutive days of colder than average weather led to increased blood levels of two blood chemicals that can cause inflammation in the vascular system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Stroke is also more likely to h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en, according to a report by John Moore\u2019s University, Liverpool, because blood thickens in cold weather, increasing the risk of coronary and cerebral thrombosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-178216641.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"20,000 people die each year as a result of strokes and heart attacks linked to a dramatic drop in temperature.\" class=\"wp-image-21024476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-178216641.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-178216641.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-178216641.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-178216641.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>20,000 people die each year as a result of strokes and heart attacks linked to a dramatic drop in temperature.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And we get colds more in the winter because the cooling of the nose causes a slowdown of the infection-fighting cells in it, according to research from The Common Cold Centre at Cardiff University.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cold also slows down the tiny hairs which normally sweep away viruses in mucus, it says.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Scientists at the US National Institute of Health believe that flu viruses tend to strike in cold weather, because during low temperatures a hard rubbery coating forms around the virus, giving it the protection it needs to pass from person to person.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This coating melts in the higher temperatures of the respiratory tract, allowing the virus to infect cells.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_forecast_High_humiditysticky\"><\/span>The forecast: High humidity\/sticky\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your weather worries: Ear infections and gout<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outer ear infection \u2013 or otitis \u2013 becomes more common when humidity is high, as the ear canal is more likely to get damp.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This creates the perfect warm and moist environment for bacteria to flourish.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1350115653.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"A Boston University study found that attacks of gout are more frequent on days of high humidity, possibly because of the effects of dehydration.\" class=\"wp-image-21024499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1350115653.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1350115653.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1350115653.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1350115653.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>A Boston University study found that attacks of gout are more frequent on days of high humidity, possibly because of the effects of dehydration.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Otitis is an inflammation of the skin lining the ear canal and can cause itching and discharge. Research at Nahdha Hospital in Oman found that people living in areas with high humidity were twice as likely to have problems with ear wax because of these bacteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Attacks of gout are more frequent on days of high humidity, possibly because of the effects of dehydration, a Boston University study found.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_forecast_Not_a_cloud_in_the_sky\"><\/span>The forecast: Not a cloud in the sky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your weather worries: Skin aging and cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While we should all know by now the dangers of sitting in the sun without any UV protection, a burst of rays can actually help protect against other cancers.<\/p>\n<p>A study by the Institute for Cancer Research in Oslo examined what happened to people diagnosed with cancer, and found that the risk of dying within three years of diagnosis with prostate, breast, colon or lung cancer, or with Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma, was up to 50 per cent lower for those diagnosed during summer and autumn compared with winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One explanation could be that vitamin D can help stop the growth of tumours.<\/p>\n<p><em>This story originally appeared\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/health\/4571913\/our-wellbeing-forecast-for-2022\/\"><em>on The Sun<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0and was reproduced here with permission<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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