About.com Health: Loving the Winter Weather? Or Not?

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor The low today in NYC is 15° F. And while a little snowfall is pretty (not that we got any), you'll never catch me humming "I Love the Winter Weather." Au contraire, I'm currently counting down the days until the vernal equinox (57 to go!). If the sub-freezing temps aren't your thing either, the following may help you persevere until the heat kicks in again. Surviving the Cold: The Basics Hypothermia, frostbite, skidding on black ice . . . winter comes with a host of potential hazards. Stay safe both outdoors and in, regardless of the mercury reading. First Aid Winter Survival Tips Stay Safe During a Power Outage Protect Your Extremities From Frostbite Keep Your Pets Safe In the Cold, Too Search Related Topics:  cold exposure  emergency preparedness  home safety Raynaud's Phenomenon In people with Raynaud's Phenomenon, exposure to cold can cause vasospastic attacks to occur, which constrict blood vessels in the fingers and toes (and sometimes the lips, earlobes and nose), usually turning them white or blue. Understanding and Controlling Raynaud's Phenomenon Cold Weather Osteoarthritis Tips Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In the Cold Search Related Topics:  raynaud's disease  raynaud's phenomenon symptoms  raynaud's phenomenon diagnosis Winter Exercise For the Summer Buff Just because your workout routine of choice is warm-weather based doesn't mean you can't find fun cold-weather alternatives. Stay Fit All Year Long With These Winter Exercise Tips Keep Warm Exercising In the Cold How To Eat For Cold Weather Exercise Search Related Topics:  crosstraining  workouts  motivation Does Cold Weather Make You Sick? Most flu outbreaks occur when the temps are low, but does cold weather really cause the common cold and flu? Find Out If the Phenomenon Is Fact Or Myth Why Does My Nose Run In the Cold and Wind? Flu Activity By State: How Bad Is the Flu Near You? Search Related Topics:  illness prevention  common cold symptoms  flu symptoms Related Searches Health and Safety Health Symptoms Home Health My Health Flu VS Cold Symptoms Featured Articles The ABCs Of the Importance of Recess: Kids Need To Play Top Winter Walking Hats Smoking: Particularly Dangerous For Alcoholics Coping With Anticipatory Grief Treatment of Dementia in Depression Gluten-Free Valentine's Candy   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement