Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe

(By Patti Neighmond for NPR)

Parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota dove to -27 degrees F or lower this week, according to the National Weather Service. That’s not just uncomfortable — that kind of cold can be dangerous and even deadly, especially if you don’t take precautions in how long you’re out and how you dress.  Continue reading article here…

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