How to stay healthy in cold weather? Doctor has tips
Flu season is here, but Brooklyn residents can avoid the coughing, sneezing and aching agony associated with the flu if they take precautions in the cold weather, according to a top doctor.
Dr. John Marshall, chairman of Emergency Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center, a 711-bed hospital at 4802 10th Ave., has issued a list of handy tips on how to reduce the chances of getting sick this winter.
“Whether you are indoors or outdoors, coping with cold weather comes with certain health risks. With a few sensible precautions, much pain and suffering can be prevented,” Marshall said.