Health

Want to avoid winter weight gain? Exercise

(HealthDay)—Don't let cold weather keep you from being active—that's a surefire route to winter weight gain. Exercise keeps you healthy, trim and happy, and it's a great antidote to the gray-weather doldrums.

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Protecting older people in the winter

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. ...

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Stay safe, play safe in a winter wonderland

(HealthDay)—When you're outdoors enjoying the winter weather, be sure to protect against cold temperature-related injuries, a sports medicine expert says.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Harsh winter brings some psychological benefits, says researcher

University at Buffalo researcher Mark Seery, who studies stress and coping, says the severe winter weather seems at first glance to have few redeeming qualities. Frigid temperatures and daily battles with mounds of snow ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study examines characteristics, features of West Nile virus outbreaks

An analysis of West Nile virus epidemics in Dallas County in 2012 and previous years finds that the epidemics begin early, after unusually warm winters; are often in similar geographical locations; and are predicted by the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Livening up your space with plants can boost your mental health

While you may not associate lush greenery with the winter months, incorporating plants into your home can beautify your space and help combat the winter blues. Various indoor plants thrive during the winter months and can ...

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Tips to help your skin thrive this winter

Winter isn't kind to your skin. Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop "winter rash"—dry, irritated skin that's red, bumpy, flaky and burns. That's why it's prime time to step up your skincare routine.

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Can cold weather cause a cold?

The bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not properly dressed outside?

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