Health Tip: Stay Healthy During Winter

(HealthDay News) -- Winter weather brings a host of opportunities for illness or injury. Here are some suggestions on how to stay healthy this winter, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Health:

• Dress warmly whenever you head outside in extremely cold weather. Remember to wear a hat, scarf, gloves, and coat.
• Since cold weather strains the body -- particularly the heart -- be sure not to overexert yourself. If you have to do strenuous activity outside, take frequent breaks.
• Pay attention to the wind chill to prevent frostbite or losing too much body heat.
• Watch out for ice and snow that could cause you to fall.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Dec. 4, 2006

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