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Calculated Shard: 142 (from laksa036)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa142.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.mainlinehealth.org/blog/joint-pain-and-weather\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.mainlinehealth.org/blog/joint-pain-and-weather\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.mainlinehealth.org\/blog\/joint-pain-and-weather","crawl_time":1776533760,"first_indexed_time":1615128373,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,mainlinehealth!www,\/blog\/joint-pain-and-weather s443","src_root_hash":"18002053315156927142","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Blog – Achy joints: Is it the weather or something else? | Main Line Health","meta_descriptions":["People have joked about it for decades, but is there any connection between joint pain and weather?"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"t’s not uncommon to blame the weather for achy joints and body pains. For decades, people have joked that the onset of knee pain or a headache means rain or snow is on its way. But is there any merit to this long-held belief?\nYes…and no. While research has not yet found a meaningful connection between joint pain and rainy weather, it has suggested some that barometric pressure or severe temperatures can worsen\njoint pain\n. Consider, for example, how cold weather can stiffen joints and make them more rigid, which can make movement more difficult or uncomfortable.\n“Additional research is still needed to definitively conclude whether or not there is a connection between joint pain and weather. But because so many patients report the weather as a trigger for their pain, it’s not something we can completely discount,” says Main Line Health orthopaedic surgeon\nJonathan P. Garino, MD\n.\nIf your joint pain comes and goes with the weather, it’s probably not something you need to be worried about. But if it’s persistent or is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be time to make an appointment with your primary care provider:\nRedness and swelling\nSkin that is warm and tender to the touch\nDeformity of the joint\nDifficulty moving your joint or completing everyday activities (walking, exercising, standing, etc.)\nNoises like clicking, popping or snapping when you move the joint\nThese are signs that your joint pain may be a sign of something more. \nKeep joint pain at bay\n“One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like\narthritis\n,\nbursitis\n, tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury,” says Dr. Garino.\nEven if your movement is mostly pain-free, there are a few things you can do—starting today—to protect your joints from future joint pain or injury:\nMaintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on your joints\nStay active—try joint-friendly exercises like biking or swimming\nWear supportive or shock-absorbent shoes to protect your joints during exercise or daily activity\nIf you smoke, quit.\n“One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury.”\nAnd if you do find that particularly cold weather causes you temporary joint pain, there are steps you can take to manage that, too. Dress in layers to keep yourself warm, apply a heating pad to the affected area and avoid going outdoors unless you need to.\nMain Line Health serves patients at hospitals and health centers throughout the western suburbs of Philadelphia. 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pain](https:\/\/www.mainlinehealth.org\/-\/media\/images\/blog\/2020\/01\/weather-and-joints\/woman-clutching-knee-in-pain\/woman-clutching-knee-in-pain_featured_article_event.jpg?h=434&w=652&la=en&hash=080427CCBFB947E3D5EDA8DBAE46AAF1)\n\nt’s not uncommon to blame the weather for achy joints and body pains. For decades, people have joked that the onset of knee pain or a headache means rain or snow is on its way. But is there any merit to this long-held belief?\n\nYes…and no. While research has not yet found a meaningful connection between joint pain and rainy weather, it has suggested some that barometric pressure or severe temperatures can worsen [joint pain](https:\/\/www.mainlinehealth.org\/conditions-and-treatments\/conditions\/joint-pain). Consider, for example, how cold weather can stiffen joints and make them more rigid, which can make movement more difficult or uncomfortable.\n\n“Additional research is still needed to definitively conclude whether or not there is a connection between joint pain and weather. But because so many patients report the weather as a trigger for their pain, it’s not something we can completely discount,” says Main Line Health orthopaedic surgeon [Jonathan P. Garino, MD](https:\/\/www.mainlinehealth.org\/find-a-doctor\/jonathan-p-garino).\n\nIf your joint pain comes and goes with the weather, it’s probably not something you need to be worried about. But if it’s persistent or is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be time to make an appointment with your primary care provider:\n\n- Redness and swelling\n- Skin that is warm and tender to the touch\n- Deformity of the joint\n- Difficulty moving your joint or completing everyday activities (walking, exercising, standing, etc.)\n- Noises like clicking, popping or snapping when you move the joint\n\nThese are signs that your joint pain may be a sign of something more.\n\n## Keep joint pain at bay\n“One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like [arthritis](https:\/\/www.mainlinehealth.org\/conditions-and-treatments\/conditions\/arthritis), [bursitis](https:\/\/www.mainlinehealth.org\/conditions-and-treatments\/conditions\/bursitis), tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury,” says Dr. Garino.\n\nEven if your movement is mostly pain-free, there are a few things you can do—starting today—to protect your joints from future joint pain or injury:\n\n- Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on your joints\n- Stay active—try joint-friendly exercises like biking or swimming\n- Wear supportive or shock-absorbent shoes to protect your joints during exercise or daily activity\n- If you smoke, quit.\n\n> “One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury.”\n\nAnd if you do find that particularly cold weather causes you temporary joint pain, there are steps you can take to manage that, too. Dress in layers to keep yourself warm, apply a heating pad to the affected area and avoid going outdoors unless you need to.\n\nMain Line Health serves patients at hospitals and health centers throughout the western suburbs of Philadelphia. 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But because so many patients report the weather as a trigger for their pain, it’s not something we can completely discount,” says Main Line Health orthopaedic surgeon [Jonathan P. Garino, MD](https:\/\/www.mainlinehealth.org\/find-a-doctor\/jonathan-p-garino).\n\nIf your joint pain comes and goes with the weather, it’s probably not something you need to be worried about. 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Boilerpipe Text	t’s not uncommon to blame the weather for achy joints and body pains. For decades, people have joked that the onset of knee pain or a headache means rain or snow is on its way. But is there any merit to this long-held belief? Yes…and no. While research has not yet found a meaningful connection between joint pain and rainy weather, it has suggested some that barometric pressure or severe temperatures can worsen joint pain . Consider, for example, how cold weather can stiffen joints and make them more rigid, which can make movement more difficult or uncomfortable. “Additional research is still needed to definitively conclude whether or not there is a connection between joint pain and weather. But because so many patients report the weather as a trigger for their pain, it’s not something we can completely discount,” says Main Line Health orthopaedic surgeon Jonathan P. Garino, MD . If your joint pain comes and goes with the weather, it’s probably not something you need to be worried about. But if it’s persistent or is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be time to make an appointment with your primary care provider: Redness and swelling Skin that is warm and tender to the touch Deformity of the joint Difficulty moving your joint or completing everyday activities (walking, exercising, standing, etc.) Noises like clicking, popping or snapping when you move the joint These are signs that your joint pain may be a sign of something more. Keep joint pain at bay “One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like arthritis , bursitis , tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury,” says Dr. Garino. Even if your movement is mostly pain-free, there are a few things you can do—starting today—to protect your joints from future joint pain or injury: Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on your joints Stay active—try joint-friendly exercises like biking or swimming Wear supportive or shock-absorbent shoes to protect your joints during exercise or daily activity If you smoke, quit. “One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury.” And if you do find that particularly cold weather causes you temporary joint pain, there are steps you can take to manage that, too. Dress in layers to keep yourself warm, apply a heating pad to the affected area and avoid going outdoors unless you need to. Main Line Health serves patients at hospitals and health centers throughout the western suburbs of Philadelphia. To schedule an appointment with a specialist at Main Line Health, call 1.866.CALL.MLH (225.5654) .
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Orthopaedics and Fitness Wellness Wednesday, January 29, 2020 ![Woman clutching knee in pain](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/-/media/images/blog/2020/01/weather-and-joints/woman-clutching-knee-in-pain/woman-clutching-knee-in-pain_featured_article_event.jpg?h=434&w=652&la=en&hash=080427CCBFB947E3D5EDA8DBAE46AAF1) t’s not uncommon to blame the weather for achy joints and body pains. For decades, people have joked that the onset of knee pain or a headache means rain or snow is on its way. But is there any merit to this long-held belief? Yes…and no. While research has not yet found a meaningful connection between joint pain and rainy weather, it has suggested some that barometric pressure or severe temperatures can worsen [joint pain](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/joint-pain). Consider, for example, how cold weather can stiffen joints and make them more rigid, which can make movement more difficult or uncomfortable. “Additional research is still needed to definitively conclude whether or not there is a connection between joint pain and weather. But because so many patients report the weather as a trigger for their pain, it’s not something we can completely discount,” says Main Line Health orthopaedic surgeon [Jonathan P. Garino, MD](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/find-a-doctor/jonathan-p-garino). If your joint pain comes and goes with the weather, it’s probably not something you need to be worried about. But if it’s persistent or is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be time to make an appointment with your primary care provider: - Redness and swelling - Skin that is warm and tender to the touch - Deformity of the joint - Difficulty moving your joint or completing everyday activities (walking, exercising, standing, etc.) - Noises like clicking, popping or snapping when you move the joint These are signs that your joint pain may be a sign of something more. ## Keep joint pain at bay “One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like [arthritis](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/arthritis), [bursitis](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/bursitis), tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury,” says Dr. Garino. Even if your movement is mostly pain-free, there are a few things you can do—starting today—to protect your joints from future joint pain or injury: - Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on your joints - Stay active—try joint-friendly exercises like biking or swimming - Wear supportive or shock-absorbent shoes to protect your joints during exercise or daily activity - If you smoke, quit. > “One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury.” And if you do find that particularly cold weather causes you temporary joint pain, there are steps you can take to manage that, too. Dress in layers to keep yourself warm, apply a heating pad to the affected area and avoid going outdoors unless you need to. Main Line Health serves patients at hospitals and health centers throughout the western suburbs of Philadelphia. 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Readable Markdown	t’s not uncommon to blame the weather for achy joints and body pains. For decades, people have joked that the onset of knee pain or a headache means rain or snow is on its way. But is there any merit to this long-held belief? Yes…and no. While research has not yet found a meaningful connection between joint pain and rainy weather, it has suggested some that barometric pressure or severe temperatures can worsen [joint pain](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/joint-pain). Consider, for example, how cold weather can stiffen joints and make them more rigid, which can make movement more difficult or uncomfortable. “Additional research is still needed to definitively conclude whether or not there is a connection between joint pain and weather. But because so many patients report the weather as a trigger for their pain, it’s not something we can completely discount,” says Main Line Health orthopaedic surgeon [Jonathan P. Garino, MD](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/find-a-doctor/jonathan-p-garino). If your joint pain comes and goes with the weather, it’s probably not something you need to be worried about. But if it’s persistent or is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be time to make an appointment with your primary care provider: - Redness and swelling - Skin that is warm and tender to the touch - Deformity of the joint - Difficulty moving your joint or completing everyday activities (walking, exercising, standing, etc.) - Noises like clicking, popping or snapping when you move the joint These are signs that your joint pain may be a sign of something more. ## Keep joint pain at bay “One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like [arthritis](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/arthritis), [bursitis](https://www.mainlinehealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/bursitis), tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury,” says Dr. Garino. Even if your movement is mostly pain-free, there are a few things you can do—starting today—to protect your joints from future joint pain or injury: - Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on your joints - Stay active—try joint-friendly exercises like biking or swimming - Wear supportive or shock-absorbent shoes to protect your joints during exercise or daily activity - If you smoke, quit. > “One of the best ways to manage your risk for issues like arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis or other common causes of joint pain is to take preventive measures that protect your joints from injury.” And if you do find that particularly cold weather causes you temporary joint pain, there are steps you can take to manage that, too. Dress in layers to keep yourself warm, apply a heating pad to the affected area and avoid going outdoors unless you need to. Main Line Health serves patients at hospitals and health centers throughout the western suburbs of Philadelphia. To schedule an appointment with a specialist at Main Line Health, [call 1.866.CALL.MLH (225.5654)](tel:+18662255654).
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