cold
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What Are ‘Frost Quakes’?
2Temperatures across the United States plummeted today, with parts of the Midwest experiencing wind chills of 40 degrees below zero — and that’s in Celsius. As if frozen pipes and frostbite weren’t dangerous enough, some folks are learning about one of the rarer, scarier side effects of super-cold weather: cryoseisms, or “frost quakes.” While we…
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How To Know If You’re Contagious
That sneeze in the elevator. The snot somebody wiped on that handrail an hour ago. Your coworker who won’t stay home, breathing right next to you. Cold and flu viruses are everywhere. And if you’re coming down with something, you’re spreading them too.
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How To Treat Frostbite Effectively [Infographic]
NSW is currently shivering its way through one of the worst cold snaps in memory. Last night, Sydney temperatures dropped to 10 degrees or under – which was a rude shock after weeks of balmy Autumn weather. While we haven’t reached frostbite season yet, it can never hurt to be prepared. This infographic explains what…
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When It’s OK To Workout While You’re Sick, And When You Shouldn’t
Common sense says you should never workout when you’re not feeling well, but there are a few exceptions. If you’re worried your illness is taking you off track of your fitness goals, here’s what you need to know.