How to Prevent Frostbite
With a little advance planning and preparation, you can protect your skin and keep frostbite from developing in the first place. Here’s how: Wear fabrics specially made for cold or wet weather. “The ideal outerwear traps a lot of air between you and the elements,” says Litt. “Loosely woven bulky wool and acrylics are good [...]
How to Avoid Foot Swelling by Choosing the Right Footwear
Ill-fitting footwear and hosiery can cause, as well as aggravate, swelling. The following tips can help you choose shoes and socks that fit properly, according to Glenn B. Gastwirth, D.PM, deputy executive director at the American Podiatric Medical Association in Bethesda, Maryland. Buy shoes later in the day. Your feet can swell by as much [...]
Should You Get a Flu Shot?
Anyone who wants to reduce their chance of getting the flu should consider being vaccinated against the flu. However, it is especially important for the following groups of individuals to get a flu shot, according to Evan T. Bell, M.D., and Marcia Kielhofner, M.D.: Individuals with chronic heart and lung disease. The flu virus can [...]