Almost everyone knows about winter dangers for older people such as broken bones from falls on ice or breathing problems caused by cold air. But not everyone knows that cold weather can also lower the temperature inside your body. This drop in body temperature is called hypothermia, and it can be deadly if not treated… Continue reading Watch Out for Hypothermia: The “Indoor Cold”
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Coping with The Dangers of Winter Driving
Having your car break down in normal weather is frustrating enough, but being trapped in a blizzard is a frightening experience that can have dangerous or even fatal consequences. In this season of snowy holidays, you run the risk of being stuck in your car during a severe blizzard for hours or even days. But… Continue reading Coping with The Dangers of Winter Driving