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Slips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious | Health & Fitness
MONDAY, Jan. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and “walking like a penguin” are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says. “A variety of injuries can occur during the winter,” cautioned Dr. Mahmood Gharib, a physiatrist at the University of Minnesota Medical School, in Minneapolis. “If someone slips or falls on icy surfaces, an injury can range from spine and musculoskeletal injuries — such as sprains and broken bones — to head and brain injuries — such as a concussion.” Winter sports are also a common cause of injury, Gharib added, while frostbite…
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Winter Is Tough on Your Skin – Fight Back | Health & Fitness
SUNDAY, Dec. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The key to keeping skin soft in winter: Moisturize. “Skin tends to be drier when the weather is less humid, so individuals should moisturize at least twice a day, if not more often,” according to Dr. Vicky Zhen Ren, a dermatologist and assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Ren offered some tips for getting that moisture back into skin. Use an ointment or cream rather than a lotion. Lotions have higher water content and not as much of the agents that prevent dry skin. Apply creams after a shower or bath to lock in the moisture. Choose lukewarm water temperatures…
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Winter Health: 7 Foods To Include In Your Diet For Better Eye Health
Just like any other season, winter too comes with a host of infections and health issues. We reluctantly tackle a range of diseases like cold, cough, sore throat, fever and more. During the cold weather, one aspect of our health we tend to neglect is eye health or eye care. People often complain of dry eyes, irritation, itchiness, burning sensation, eye pain or even headaches because of not maintaining good eye health in winter. In the winter season, low temperatures and humidity make the problem worse. Thus, it is essential to take special care of eyes during this season. Luckily, there are many seasonal foods, including fruits and vegetables that…
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Winter Brings Rise in Carbon Monoxide Danger: Stay Safe | Health & Fitness
SATURDAY, Dec. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Winter weather brings with it plenty of hazards, including risks from carbon monoxide poisoning, and fires. But the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) offers suggestions for staying safe on those cold winter nights. When storms knock out power, a portable generator can be a go-to tool, but it does raise the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and can kill in minutes if not used properly, the CPSC warned in a news release. An odorless, colorless gas, CO can render someone unconscious before they even have a chance to have symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness. To stay safe, never operate a…
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Got the ‘Winter Blues’? Exercise Can Help | Health & Fitness
SATURDAY, Nov. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A good workout can boost mood, making it an ideal routine as the days get shorter and darker. If you’re one of the millions affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and you feel tired, unmotivated, down on life and crave carbs and sweets, staying active can help. An expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for maintaining an exercise routine. “With seasonal affective disorder, it is desirable to continue to exercise or maybe even increase your exercise,” said Dr. James McDeavitt, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. “Relatively sustained aerobic exercise effects mood positively, but you don’t just…
