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Medical Expert Shares Winter Health Tips

December 2, 2025

NYITCOM-Arkansas Site Dean Shane Speights, D.O., offers his expertise in an interview detailing best practices for staying safe during prolonged periods outside in winter weather.

As seen on , and originally featured on 聽in Arkansas, Speights informs readers that temperatures under 50 degrees Fahrenheit can cause illness, but avoiding cotton and wearing a water- or windproof external layer can serve as a preventative measure. He also notes that cold-related illnesses often begin with numb hands or feet, as they are furthest from the heart.聽

鈥淩egular breaks are a good idea, certainly in cold, wet weather,鈥 Speights advises. 鈥淲arm liquids are good for you, and you want to make sure you stay hydrated.鈥