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This shows a little girl's pink rain boots and a pink umbrella.

·October 30, 2021·5 min read

Examining the Effects of Extreme Precipitations on the Physical and Cognitive Development of Children

Extreme "weather shock" experiences that occur during the early stages of life have significant effects on the cognitive, behavioral, and often physical development of a child.

This shows a woman standing next to a lake on a snowy day

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·September 26, 2021·4 min read

Weather Can Affect Pain Tolerance

Temperature and barometric pressure are strongly related to cold pain tolerance and pressure pain tolerance, a new study reports.

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·May 19, 2020·5 min read

Mapping the weather patterns affecting people with chronic pain

A new study confirms a link between the severity of symptoms for those with chronic pain and atmospheric weather conditions. Low atmospheric pressure was associated with more severe symptoms of pain.

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·November 3, 2016·5 min read

Sunshine Matters a Lot to Mental Health: Temperature, Pollution and Rain Not So Much

When it comes to your mental and emotional health, the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the weather variable that matters most, a new study reports.