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Ever marvel at those chicks who parade around in super-short skirts and stiletto witchy-toed boots in the middle of a Nor'easter?
For winter sports athletes, including Olympians, the altitude of the sports venue can have a significant impact on performance, requiring athletes in skill sports, such as figure skating, ski jumping and snowboarding, to retool highly technical moves to accommodate more or less air resistance. Researchers discuss how altitude can affect balance and timing and can even boost sprint times -- althou
There are usually two types of feelings that people have towards winter. The first of these is a readiness to welcome the lengthening nights, the promise of hearty meals, and the cosy atmosphere brought on by the darkening vista outside. The second is of course more problematic - we don't want to accept the cold, the perpetual dark, the thought of huddling in the living room from the elements.
WebMD discusses the health benefits of cold weather sports including skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and more.
Exercise caution when shoveling, working out to avoid cardiac emergency Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Heart Attack
Unless you were fortunate enough to take a tropical vacation this season (lucky jer-, er, gal), you're probably looking a bit pasty about now.
Use moisturizers every day to help prevent chapping, experts advise