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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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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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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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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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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The key to keeping skin soft in winter: Moisturize.
Dec 26, 2022
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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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Dry skin is a common companion during end-of-year festivities, but why is our skin more prone to losing hydration during this time? A dermatologist with Baylor College of Medicine breaks down the causes of dry skin in cold ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Whether it's because of the cold weather, holiday and family stress, lack of routine or all of the above, heart attack and stroke rates spike during the last two weeks of December, said Northwestern Medicine cardiologist ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Winter weather brings with it plenty of hazards, including risks from carbon monoxide poisoning, and fires.
Dec 5, 2022
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