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Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks

Heart attacks, strokes and asthma flare-ups increase, expert warns

January 24, 2013 RSS Feed Print

Listen to your body, Marzo concluded. Shivering is often the first sign that the body is losing too much heat and it's time to warm up. Eating well-balanced meals is also key to staying warm when it's cold outside, he said.

More information

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides more tips on how to stay safe in the extreme cold.

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circulatory conditions,
asthma,
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