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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What to know about tick, Lyme season following a mild winter

After a mild winter in the U.S., will there be an uptick in ticks this year?

Apr 28, 2023

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Health

Fractures, strains, and falls: How to prevent winter back injuries

Winter weather can be treacherous for your back. Whether it's a lumbar strain from shoveling wet, heavy snow or taking a spill on a slick sidewalk, winter conditions can seriously affect your back health.

Feb 20, 2023

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Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Wintertime wandering: A real danger for people with Alzheimer's

Winter weather can add a layer of danger to the wandering behavior common in people with dementia.

Jan 27, 2023

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Health

Winter wonderland? Not for your skin

Winter is no friend to the body's delicate skin, but an expert offers three key tips: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.

Jan 23, 2023

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Health

Seniors, make this winter an active and healthy one

Winter may feel like a time for hibernation, but it's important for seniors to safely keep up their hobbies and physical activity in the cold weather.

Jan 16, 2023

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Health

Why wrists are a common casualty of winter

Winter weather tends to cause a spike in visits to the emergency department, and wrist injuries are one of the biggest reasons. Dr. Sanj Kakar, an orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon at Mayo Clinic, says walking on ice and ...

Jan 12, 2023

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Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Take steps to protect your feet this winter

Getting around in winter works best if you're taking good care of the feet that take you places.

Dec 27, 2022

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Health

Winter brings rise in carbon monoxide danger. Stay safe

Winter weather brings with it plenty of hazards, including risks from carbon monoxide poisoning, and fires.

Dec 5, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID, flu, RSV: How this triple threat of respiratory viruses could collide this winter

As the days get shorter and the weather colder in the northern hemisphere, health officials have warned of a perfect storm of infectious respiratory diseases over the winter months.

Nov 9, 2022

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