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It's Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2022
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Skiiers and snowboarders, take note: You're less likely to get hurt if you ease back into the winter sports season.
“We see a lot of patients in the After-Hours Clinic (of the department of orthopaedic surgery) on their way back from skiing and snowboarding,” said <...
As Winter Olympics Nears, America's Athletes May Be More Stressed Than Ever
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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With America's best skiers, skaters and snowboarders now heading to the Winter Olympics, a team of mental health professionals will be in Beijing to help them perform under the double strain of intense competition and a pandemic.
One of those professionals is Dr. David B...
Take These Winter Workout Tips to Heart
- January 30, 2022
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Tempted to take your workout into the great outdoors?
Be aware that there are both benefits and risks to exercising outdoors during the winter.
Many Kids Aren't Wearing Helmets While Sledding, Poll Finds
- Robert Preidt
- January 24, 2022
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When American kids do downhill skiing or snowboarding, they almost always wear a helmet, their parents say, but they're far less likely to do so when cruising down a neighborhood hill on a sled.
High-Altitude Exercise Could Bring Danger to People With Type 1 Diabetes
- Robert Preidt
- December 28, 2021
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Hiking and skiing in the mountains may wreak havoc on the blood sugar levels of those with type 1 diabetes, new research suggests.
Exercise offers many benefits -- such as improved heart health, better
Cold Facts on Avoiding Snow and Ice Dangers
- Robert Preidt
- February 19, 2021
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Severe winter weather has a grip on much of the United States, which increases the risk of injuries from slipping on ice, shoveling, sports such as skiing and sledding, and car crashes.
"One of the most frequently seen causes for visits to the emergency room this time of...
How to Stay Safe From Falls, Freezing This Winter
- December 27, 2020
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Outdoor activities can help you keep fit this winter while staying safe from COVID-19, but you need to take precautions to reduce your risk of injury, an expert says.
Skiing and snowboarding are good examples. Falls are common in these sports, but proper technique and sa...
Give Your Family the Gift of Regular Exercise
- Robert Preidt
- December 18, 2020
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Physical activity could be the best gift to give your family this holiday season. And the American Heart Association (AHA) has some suggestions on how to do that.
Find open times for physical activity and make it a regular part of your family's schedule. Include it on a ...
5 Expert Tips for Preventing Winter Sports Accidents
- Kayla McKiski
- February 22, 2020
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Hitting the slopes or the skating rink as the winter of 2020 winds down? Don't let an accident or injury spoil your fun.
"Winter sports and recreational activities have great health and cardiovascular benefits," said Dr. Joseph Bosco, vice president of the American ...
Skiers Study Suggests Fitness May Stave Off Parkinson's
- Serena Gordon
- February 20, 2020
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Love to cross-country ski? Well, all those days spent striding across the snow-covered wilderness may do more than keep you in great physical shape.
Swedish researchers report that very fit long-distance skiers were about 30% less likely to develop Parkinson's d...
Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids
- Serena Gordon
- October 25, 2019
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Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are a great way to get kids active, but new research suggests extra safety measures may be in order for younger children.
The study found that grade-schoolers had almost three times the odds of having a serious skull or ...