I’d always thought more people got sick in winter because we spend more time indoors, without good ventilation – I never understood why people told me the cold weather in and of itself would make me ill.

But, while the temperature really can’t get you sick of its own accord, some scientists think that plunging temperatures can decrease immunity in the nose, making us more susceptible to viruses.

Like with colds, arthritis and joint pain are not actually caused by cold weather directly.

It can, however, “increase joint pain or trigger arthritis flares,” the Arthritis Foundation wrote .

Why does cold weather make arthritis worse?

There are lots of theories. The Arthritis Foundation notes that some research has found temperature dips “significantly” affect those with osteoarthrit

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