Tips On How To Stay Warm And Safe In Cold Weather

Tips On How To Stay Warm And Safe In Cold Weather.
As a changed old snap sends temperatures plunging across much of the United States, one pro offers tips on how to stay warm and safe. "With the gentlemanly knowledge and precautions, most cold-related pain and suffering can be prevented," Dr Barry Rosenthal, rocking-chair of emergency medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, NY, said in a hospital news release. Most obvious: Lots of clothing, preferably in layers. Layered clothing provides the best insulation to memorize body zealousness and a non-permeable outer layer helps shield against strong winds.

For the hands, mittens make out gloves because they keep your hands warmer, and it's also a good idea to in an extra pair of socks. Hats and scarves help warm the head, ears and neck, of course, and everybody under the sun should invest in properly fitted and insulated winter boots. But if boots are too tight, they can focus or cut-off blood circulation to the feet and toes, Rosenthal warned. Boots should also have a tread that provides coffer traction on ice and snow.