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Tips for safer, more efficient snow shoveling

Feb 14, 2019 ● By Editor

By Jenna Wootton of Cottage Life - Posted: February 12, 2019

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8 ways to cope with the winter blues

Feb 09, 2019 ● By Editor

From Kaiser Permanente - Posted: February 9, 2019

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9 Tips to Ease Flu Symptoms

Feb 04, 2019 ● By Editor

Are you or someone in your house sick with the flu? There's no cure, but there are some natural ways to ease your symptoms. From webmed.com. Posted: February 4, 2018

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Medical effects of extreme cold: Why it hurts and how to stay safe

Jan 31, 2019 ● By Editor

Frostbite's damage to skin and underlying tissue is the most common injury resulting from exposure to severe cold and it usually occurs on the body's extremities — fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin. By Patti Neighmond - NPR - January 30, 2019

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6 Winter Skin Care Tips From Dermatologists

Jan 25, 2019 ● By Editor

Crank down the heat on that shower, buddy. By Julia Brucculieri of Huffpost.com - Posted: January 25, 2019

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The 8 Best Ice Grippers to Buy in 2019

Jan 09, 2019 ● By Editor

Pretty much every traveler will agree that ice can become the most dangerous part of winter. It can transform a sidewalk, road, or hiking trail from an inviting wander into a death trap of unforgiving, insanely slick surfaces. By Nathan Borchelt of tripsavvy.com - January 9, 2018

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Safety tips for snowblower use

Jan 09, 2019 ● By Editor

Injuries usually occur when the snow is heavy, wet, or has accumulated several inches. From the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Posted January 9, 2019

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Avoid common winter injuries with these helpful tips

Jan 09, 2019 ● By Editor

From the Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania. Posted January 9, 2018

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Snowmobilers: How to Protect Your Skin from the Elements

Jan 09, 2019 ● By Editor

For avid snowmobilers and other winter sports enthusiasts, the dermatological battle with Mother Nature is a never-ending one. By Emily Hare of American Snowmobiler - Posted: January 9, 2019

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Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

Jan 06, 2019 ● By Editor

You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, a little achy — maybe a fever. Is it a classic head cold, or do you need to be more concerned? Could it be the flu? By Patti Neighmond of MPR News - January 6, 2019

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