The unpredictable winter weather can be dangerous for anybody. It can have a greater impact on older adults who struggle with their concerns for safety against their ability to get out of the house.
Feb 15, 2019
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(HealthDay)—The holidays, winter weather, and the flu season have all prompted a blood shortage, the American Red Cross warns.
Jan 15, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Dry, itchy eyes are a common problem in the winter and low humidity is a major reason, one ophthalmologist says.
Dec 23, 2018
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Once the warm weather arrives, you know mosquitoes won't be far behind. Spring heatwaves associated with the impending arrival of El Niño to the east coast of Australia may mean we'll get an early taste of summer, but what ...
Nov 07, 2018
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"Older people in poor physical condition become less physically active if there's more rain in the summer. Higher temperatures, on the other hand, have a positive effect on their activity level in both summer and winter months," ...
Oct 11, 2018
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(HealthDay)—The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
Apr 20, 2018
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Every year, Minnesota's severe winter weather conditions—blizzards, extreme cold, ice storms—grip media attention and public consciousness. Yet how everyday winter weather shapes health and well-being is often overlooked. ...
Jan 19, 2018
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(HealthDay)—If you're exercising outdoors this winter, take special precautions, a sports medicine expert advises.
Jan 02, 2018
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A 16 year study in more than 280 000 patients has suggested that air temperature is an external trigger for heart attack. The findings are presented today at ESC Congress.
Aug 28, 2017
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A new study has shown that regularly walking a dog boosts levels of physical activity in older people, especially during the winter.
Jul 24, 2017
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