Ouch to ahh in 60 seconds!

U.K. scientists say a drop in barometric pressure as the weather cools flips on 'inflammation genes' in your body, raising your risk of aches. Luckily, you can short-circuit discomfort fast!

- Ann Green

Tip! Applying a dab of clove oil to a toothache eases pain better than Orajel, according to a Journal of Dentistry study

Backache?

Research at Pennsylvania's Arcadia University suggests that stretching your shoulders for less than a minute is all it takes to flush out pain-triggering inflammation in your back and loosen muscles. To do: Stand in a doorway with your hands at eye level on either side of the frame. Then step forward and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat twice.

Wrist pain?