Cold winter weather can wreak havoc on our bodies. Due to the drop in temperature and lack of humidity, our skin can have a difficult time retaining moisture, leading to itchy, dry skin and cracked lips. Here are some essential tips to help keep your skin moisturized and healthy: “Keeping our hands, feet and face… Continue reading Conquering Winter Skin
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Cold Weather Health Myths Busted
There are many winter health myths that we have heard from well-intentioned grandparents and parents. They have become so ingrained in us that we take them as cold, hard facts. Many of these myths have no more basis in reality than Santa Claus. Of course, everyone wants to stay as healthy as possible during the… Continue reading Cold Weather Health Myths Busted
Hypothermia: How to Avoid This Cold-Weather Menace
Exposure to winter cold can pose risks for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. Older adults can lose body temperature quickly, and sometimes older people have trouble recognizing a drop in body temperature. Severe circumstances like those can cause hypothermia, a dangerous drop in core body temperature. And it’s important to remember that… Continue reading Hypothermia: How to Avoid This Cold-Weather Menace
Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Winter’s frigid temperatures bring some particular risks for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Older adults can lose body heat faster than when they were younger, and changes in their bodies can make it more difficult to be aware of a drop in body temperature. The result can be a dangerous condition called hypothermia.… Continue reading Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
A Big Risk Factor for Indoor Falls
Although the common perception may be that older people fall most frequently during the icy winter, a preliminary study shows that a majority of falls happen in the warmer months, and that falls are likelier to happen indoors rather than out. And the commonest culprits in indoor falls, the study found, seem to be throw… Continue reading A Big Risk Factor for Indoor Falls
Cold-Weather Safety Tips for Your Pet
Winter is coming, and just as we prepare ourselves to face the cold weather, we should make sure our animal companions are safe and warm for the whole season. What do you need to do? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, you should take your dog in for a checkup before the season starts.… Continue reading Cold-Weather Safety Tips for Your Pet