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Take care when participating in outdoor activities. Always check local weather forecasts, including wind chills, and guard against frostbite and hypothermia, says Rebecca Noe of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two conditions to be wary of:
Frostbite: The ears, nose, cheeks, chin, fingers and toes are most often affected. Frostbite can cause permanent damage and lead to amputation. Signs include white or grayish-yellow skin area, numbness, skin that feels unusually firm or waxy.See the full content of this document
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Briefs: Take Care to Avoid the Big Chill While Outdoors
Hypothermia: Cold temperatures can cause your body to lose heat faster than it is produced, leading to confusion, shivering and difficulty moving. Even cool temperatures ca...
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