Save your skin: 5 essential cold weather tips
The temperature is heading for the single digits and that means taking extra precautions in a walking town like New York.
“It takes only minutes for exposed skin to become frostbitten if the temperature falls below 20°F and the wind is blowing at 20 milers per hour or more,” says Dr. Taizoon Baxamusa of the American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons (AAOS). That’s just what’s expected in New York over the next couple of days. Here are five essential things to do to stay safe and warm and prevent frostbite, which can cause permanent damage to the skin and circulation:
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