When the weather changes, some people say they can feel it in their bones and that very well may be true. Of course, I get all my local weather from 4029tv.com, but for national weather forecasts, I check out the Weather Channel's homepage. The other day I came across a pretty neat forecast... it was the aches and pains forecast for people with chronic pains, like migraines or arthritis. It's pretty neat. It tells you the forecast for the potential of aches and pains due to the weather. To check it out, just go to the Weather Channel's website and click on Healthy Living and then Aches and Pains. If you need help deciphering the forecast, here's a guide I found on that site.

Aches & Pains Index
This index forecasts the potential for weather-related aches and pains, especially in people with chronic health conditions (such as migraines or arthritis) that might make them sensitive to changes in weather conditions. "10" represents the highest risk of weather-related aches and pains. "1" represents the lowest risk.
The Aches & Pains Index is calculated using barometric pressure, absolute humidity, chance of precipitation, temperature and wind. Areas of quiet, dry weather during warmer times of the year are generally associated with lower levels of aches and pains. Approaching areas of low pressure or strong frontal systems, both leading to stormy weather, may cause higher levels of aches and pains.
The scale for the Aches & Pains Index is: Very High (9, 10), High (7, 8), Moderate (5, 6), Low (3, 4), Minimal (1, 2)

Chance of Precipitation
Precipitation includes not only rain, but also snow, sleet, hail or any other form of water that reaches the ground. It is considered a factor in aches and pains because rainy weather accompanies changes in barometric pressure and humidity. For those who are sensitive to hot weather, rain can cool the atmosphere and may bring some relief.

Humidity Change
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. An increase in absolute humidity (the amount of water vapor per unit of air), especially in the summer, is commonly associated with an increased potential for aches and pains. Some research also finds a correlation between dry, cold air and migraine headaches.
The four levels of the Humidity Change scale are: Steady, Slight, Moderate, Significant

Temperature Change
Rapidly rising or falling temperatures are a hallmark of big weather changes, indicating underlying shifts in barometric pressure. Extremes in temperature, not just changing temperatures, can also affect the potential for feeling aches and pains. Low temperatures may trigger migraine headaches, exacerbate circulatory conditions and contribute to arthritic joint stiffness. Cold weather has also been associated with an increase in asthma-related hospital admissions.
The four levels of the Temperature Change scale are: Steady, Slight, Moderate, Significant