Cold exposure can also affect balance. Tight muscles around the ankles and knees may lead to instability, increasing the likelihood of slips and falls on icy or uneven terrain, Nnaemeka Echebiri, M.D.

Wear a hat, too, since you lose a lot of heat through your head, and put on gloves, since your hands are especially ...

Cold weather exercise can be both invigorating and beneficial. Taking the right steps to mitigate risks and avoid injury can ...

INDIANAPOLIS — This week on Parent Squad, we’re taking on the cold! 13News anchor Felicia Lawrence sits down with Dr. Matthew Lash, a family medicine physician at Franciscan Health, to talk about ...

CDC reports over one million adults are injured nationwide every year due to slips and falls. This increases as the ...

Q: How do I avoid common winter injuries? A: To avoid common injuries during the winter, you have to understand what you are up against. Cold winter temperatures increase your risk of hypothermia and ...

Two teenagers were rescued after falling into a frigid brook while on a hike in New Hampshire on Friday, Dec. 19 “High winds, dropping temperatures, and their soaking wet clothes created a ...