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Sunglasses: Protecting Your Eyes in the Winter Months

January 23, 2015

When dressing for the winter, don't forget to wear sunglasses. Learn about sunburn on the cornea and find out how UV rays can hurt your eyes in the winter. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: cataracts, dry eye, eye irritation, eye redness, macular degeneration, skiers, snow, snow glare, snowboarders, sun rays, sunburn on cornea, sunglasses, UPMC Eye Center, UV rays, winter
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Prep Your Car for Snow: Get the Necessities

November 28, 2014

Learn more about what to keep in your car during the winter season to help stay safe. Review our infographic for a checklist of items for an emergency kit. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: cell phone charger, first aid kit, ice, jumper cables, non-perishable food, shoveling, snow, urgent care, winter, winter car safety, winter driving, winter emergency car kit
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Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

January 10, 2014

Read this guide to understand the risks and warning signs for frostbite and learn how to perform first aid on someone who is frostbitten. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: below freezing, burning sensation, cold weather, dress in layers, early frostbite, frostbite, frostbitten skin, hard skin, moisture-reducing winter sportswear, moisture-resistant outerwear, numb, risk, severe frostbite, snow, sweater, thermal underwear, warm clothing
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Let It Snow! 9 Tips for Shoveling Safely

December 26, 2013

Prepare yourself for the snowy months ahead with these useful snow shovel safety tips from UPMC Urgent Care. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: caffeine, exhaustion, fatigue, good posture, heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, jogging, lower back pain, nicotine, Pittsburgh, sedentary lifestyle, shovel, shovel safety, smokers, snow, snowfall, sore muscles, stretch, stretching, walking, winter

Sunglasses: Protecting Your Eyes in the Winter Months

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