Doctors Offer Simple Advice on How to Deal with Extreme Low Temperatures
Recently, we have experienced record-breaking cold weather that has hit several parts of the United States and even though temperatures have increased in the last couple of days, winter is recently starting and we need to be prepared for the next cold front that may hit us.
In fact, doctors say that freezing temperatures can pose health risks. “It’s best to limit outdoor activities since exposure, for long periods of time, can lead to frostbites and hypothermia” said Dr. John Marshal, head of the ER department of Maimonides Medical center in New York. “Both conditions can be serious and even life-threatening if not treated.”
