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Winter Safety

Graphic image of a snowman with text that reads The Department of Defense has taken great care to train and teach our Service members how to prevent cold weather injuries.  The Medical Health System would like to emphasize those same facts that apply during missions and duty and highlight their use during off-duty activities.  The winter months are a great time for outdoor activities provided you are properly prepared for the elements.  Simple tips like dressing in layers, limiting caffeine and alcohol intake and being aware of the weather can prevent Hypothermia, Frostbite and muscle strain due to overexertion. 

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Daylight deprivation causes depression during autumn, winter months

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1/7/2016
Military personnel can suffer from a form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD, which results from a lack of daylight during the cold, dark months of autumn and winter.

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Military neurologist offers advice for care of a head injury after a slip and fall

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1/6/2016
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Winter time slips and falls could result in more than just an embarrassing bump to the head. Know how to recognize a concussion.

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Peak nutrition in cold weather

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1/6/2016
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Daily exposure to cold weather can increase your nutritional needs

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Winter Running Tips

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1/5/2016
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Stay safe and warm while exercising in the cold.

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Exercising in cold weather: Some helpful guidelines

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1/4/2016
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Exercising in cold weather requires extra care in what you wear on your body and your feet, and paying attention to the weather forecast.

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Build a Winter Emergency Kit

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Tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for building a winter emergency kit.

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