In extreme cold, this means wearing layers, wearing loose clothing, covering exposed skin and protecting your extremities. Wearing three layers is ideal, Bedno said, but keep clothing loose.

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"[In extreme cold], your body loses heat and blood flow ... "Remember to dress in multiple layers of loose, dry, protective clothing when temperatures are at or below 4°C [39°F]," MacLeod ...

extreme cold increases the risk of stroke. The British Heart Foundation notes that cold weather can cause blood to thicken and "become stickier" and more likely to form clots. Staying warm by dressing ...

Record-breaking snowfall and chilling cold caused widespread school and community closures across the U.S. Gulf Coast, a region largely unaccustomed to extreme winter weather ... Beware of clothing ...

wearing adequate clothing, and being mindful of vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children who are more susceptible to extreme cold conditions.

Limit unnecessary trips outdoors Wear several layers of loose, warm clothing Pay special attention ... Health experts have cautioned that extreme cold can lead to dehydration, as people tend ...