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Blood Pressure and Cold Weather-Need to Know

Blood Pressure and Cold Weather-Need to Know

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recently updated their high blood pressure guidelines, resulting in 103 million adults falling into the category. This was an increase of over 30 million people from the old guidelines. Since cold temperatures can cause blood pressure spikes, it’s important to …

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The Top Seven Cold Weather Safety Tips

The Top Seven Cold Weather Safety Tips

Dealing with cold weather can be more than just a chilly annoyance – it can also be a health risk. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, here are the top ten tips for cold weather safety from our friends at the Red Cross. 1. Wear Layers Preserving your …

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Tornado Tall Tales: Do’s and Dont’s

Tornado Tall Tales: Do’s and Dont’s

Despite the science and many informational articles, many people still have inaccurate ideas about tornadoes. Some of these ideas could lead to disaster if they were ever to encounter one. How many of these tornado tall tales have you heard? Open the Windows A very common bad idea is that …

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