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Slip and Fall Prevention Should Be Top-of-Mind in Winter

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Snow, freezing rain and ice make surfaces difficult to navigate and increase the risk of falls along with associated injuries such as fractures, sprains, strains and head injuries.

If you’re on a slippery surface, take short steps and walk slowly.

Try to establish three points of contact such as a rail or other stable structure as you walk.

Avoid carrying anything in your hands while on a slippery surface as you need your hands free for balance.

If you do take a fall, a good neuromuscular massage will help relieve your aches and pains.

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Dealing with Injuries Related to the Cold Weather

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Frostnip is the mildest of cold-related injuries but should still be taken seriously. Typically it affects any skin that remains uncovered for a period of time in cold temperatures. You may find you have a pale appearance, burning, itching, pain, tingling or numbness in your face, ears, toes and fingers. Rewarming the affected areas is often sufficient with no permanent damage to the skin.

Frostbite is more serious, and occurs with prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.
While you may feel the same symptoms as frostnip, the skin and underlying tissues are freezing and need attention. Frostbite symptoms may also include blisters, firm-feeling skin, a loss of sensation in the area, and changes in color from red and cold, to pale yellow, to grey or black. Everything beyond red and cold may require medical attention.

Hypothermia is a severe cold-weather injury with symptoms that can include confusion, memory loss, drowsiness, slurred speech, exhaustion and death. Anyone who is suspected of suffering from hypothermia should seek medical attention immediately.

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Watch the Woes of Winter

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Winter is not only the cold and flu season, but now that there’s Covid, there’s all the more reason to stay well.

All the the advice pertaining to Covid helps to stop the spread of colds and the flu as well.
Frequent hand washing for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and running water.

Sanitizing areas where multiple people congregate such as break rooms or the elevator.
Keep your distance if you can.

Stay properly hydrated and maintain a healthy diet.

Exercising consistently is a well-known boost to the immune system.

And bundle up so that you can get outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as you can.

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Cautions of Snow Shoveling

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Snow shoveling can be an intense workout, especially if you’re not used to doing it. The combination of stress on the heart and the cold temperatures can lead to a heart attack. If you’re not in shape, shovel a little at a time, then go in and relax and warm up before shoveling more. If you have sore muscles after shoveling, come in for a good neuromuscular massage.

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Don’t Hold Your Breath While You Stretch

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Your muscles need oxygen throughout the stretch so take good deep, slow breaths as you stretch. Holding your breath can also raise blood pressure. Simple stretches such as shoulder rolls don’t require that you hold them, but other stretches such as quadriceps stretches should be held for at least 20 seconds. 60 seconds is even better.
Remember to breathe throughout the stretch.

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Don’t Stretch When Your Muscles are Cold

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Cold muscles are tight and don’t have much stretch in them. Instead, warm up for five minutes or more before you stretch any muscle that you hold. A little light running, a few minutes warming up in the sun, or even a warm bath will be enough to get your muscles moving and active before you stretch.

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Balance Your Exercise with Your Stretches

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If you lift weights, for example, and you push weights that cause your shoulders to roll forward, then you should balance that exercise with a stretch that stretches your shoulders backward.

The general rule is, to to the front as you would do to the back, and do to the left as you would do to the right.

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The Health Benefits of Pineapple

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Pineapple’s bromelain has anti-inflammatory properties which are good for treating sports injuries.

Pineapple promotes a healthy complexion and strong healthy hair.

One study in 2004 showed that people who ate pineapple regularly were at lower risk of developing macular degeneration when they aged, most probably due to the beta-carotene found in yellow fruits.

Pineapple is a strong source of potassium and vitamin C which helps to combat high blood pressure and to prevent some forms of cancer.

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