Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Winter & kid's asthma: High time for flare-ups
Cold, dry winter air and a trio of spreading viruses could cause children's asthma to flare up this winter season.
Dec 21, 2022
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News tagged with cold air
Health
A user's guide to keeping your lungs healthy and functional
Take a deep breath in. Now, slowly, let it out. This simple activity is something we do all day long and seldom think about. But our lives depend on it. Every cell in the body needs oxygen, which is in the air we breathe.
May 20, 2022
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Cover your face, wear a hat and stay hydrated to exercise safely through the winter
Let's face it, winter in Canada is a reality we can't ignore. And for many of us, it means getting outside and into the cold for work, chores and exercise. But there are ways to improve your comfort and safety while being ...
Jan 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers explain our perception of polysemous words
Researchers from the HSE School of Linguistics and the Centre for Language and Brain carried out an experiment to find out how language speakers perceive the different meanings, or senses, of polysemous words. They found ...
Nov 16, 2021
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Exercising in very cold weather could harm lungs over time, researcher cautions
People who enjoy exercising outside during winter need to be wary of the effects plunging temperatures can have on their lungs, according to a University of Alberta cold-weather exercise physiologist.
Jan 6, 2020
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Four tips on how to layer up to keep cold weather at bay
Whether you're waiting at the bus stop or going for a run, dressing for the conditions and level of outdoor activity is key to staying safe and warm in bitter temperatures, say University of Alberta experts.
Jan 7, 2019
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Health
Cryotherapy versus ice baths—it's a draw
The first study to compare the effect of cold water immersion versus extreme cold air has found very little difference between the two treatments on athletes' muscle recovery.
Nov 14, 2017
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Tips to embrace the outdoors and enjoy running in cold weather
The downside of resolving to exercise more is that just about everyone else is doing the same thing. So if you're in a cold climate, that means battling all those fickle New Year's resolution-makers for a coveted spot on ...
Dec 28, 2016
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Tips for safe winter workouts
(HealthDay)—If you exercise outdoors during the winter, be sure to do so safely, an expert says.
Dec 22, 2013
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Pediatrics
Maternal obesity increases the risk of frequent wheezing in offspring
The fact that excess weight during pregnancy has negative consequences is not new information. A new study now concludes that the children of mothers obese before falling pregnant are four times more likely to have frequent ...
Mar 8, 2013
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