(HealthDay News) -- Winter weather brings a host of opportunities for illness or injury. Here are some suggestions on how to stay healthy this winter, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Health:
- Dress warmly whenever you head outside in extremely cold weather. Remember to wear a hat, scarf, gloves, and coat.
- Since cold weather strains the body -- particularly the heart -- be sure not to overexert yourself. If you have to do strenuous activity outside, take frequent breaks.
- Pay attention to the wind chill to prevent frostbite or losing too much body heat.
- Watch out for ice and snow that could cause you to fall.
