Health
Ticks can take a licking from really tough weather
Ticks are extremely resilient even when temperatures vary wildly, according to scientists who are working to better understand the spread of Lyme disease.
Jun 5, 2023
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News tagged with cold weather
Health
3 reasons you feel hungrier and crave comfort foods when the weather turns cold
As we move through Autumn, parts of Australia are starting to see cooler weather. For some of us, that can mean increasing feelings of hunger and cravings for "comfort food" such as as pasta, stews and ramen.
Apr 5, 2023
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Health
Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather
I work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Although I know better than to be outdoors in a winter storm, do you have any tips for exercising safely outdoors in cold weather?
Mar 9, 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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Omicron XBB1.5 'Kraken' subvariant appears to be the most transmissible so far
It may feel like history is repeating itself with yet another strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus driving up cases of COVID-19. The latest is called XBB.1.5 (nicknamed "Kraken," by some), and it's another descendent of the omicron ...
Jan 19, 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
Is the extreme cold bad for your lungs?
The winter storm blowing across much of the country is holding up holiday travel plans as the snow falls and temperatures drop into the below zero digits. The National Weather Service says many parts of the the U.S are affected ...
Dec 27, 2022
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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
Staying hydrated in the cold
As temperatures dip, the most obvious signs of dehydration often disappear. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine helps understand the importance of staying hydrated in cold weather and how to identify when it's time ...
Dec 22, 2022
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