There are health risks associated with being caught in the rain, but they might not be what you’re thinking. The old wives’ tale holds that people who get caught in the rain and get drenched are at risk of contracting a cold. However, that’s not how colds work: you catch …
Read MoreThe American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recently updated their high blood pressure guidelines, resulting in 103 million adults falling into the category. This was an increase of over 30 million people from the old guidelines. Since cold temperatures can cause blood pressure spikes, it’s important to …
Read MoreFrostbite occurs as a natural response to extremely cold temperatures and is meant to actually protect your inner organs from damage by cutting off circulation to the extremities of your body. These extremities include your hands, feet, toes, fingers, nose and ears. If you notice, these are all parts of …
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