Health Tip: Watch For Frostbite
Frostbite occurs when body tissue essentially freezes after exposure to extreme cold.
Children are at greater risk because their body heat escapes more easily, and because they may be less prone to coming inside when it's downright freezing, the Nemours Foundation says.
The foundation offers these suggestions aimed at warding off frostbite among kids:
* Get your child inside immediately if you notice fingers, cheeks, ears, lips, nose or toes that are turning white. If these areas take on a waxy appearance, seek emergency treatment at once.
* Take off all wet clothes.
* Get your child into a warm bath until there's feeling again in the affected areas. Be sure to use warm water, not hot.
* Don't let your child control the water temperature, as she can be burned because she can't feel if water is too hot.
Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
Symptoms of runner's knee typically include pain in and around the kneecap, particularly when running, squatting, kneeling or walking up or down stairs.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions to help prevent runner's knee:
* Take time to get your body in good condition before performing activities that stress the knees.
* Try to lose weight. Being overweight puts additional stress on the knees.
* Always warm up and stretch your legs before you exercise. Remember to stretch after your workout, as well.
* Increase activity gradually. Trying to do too much before your body is conditioned for it can cause injury.
* Wear supportive running shoes that absorb shock well. Try to run on somewhat softer surfaces.
* Practice good form when running, leaning slightly forward and keeping your knees bent.
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