Non-freezing cold injury (NFCI) is an injury of the hands or feet resulting from exposure to wet conditions and temperatures just above freezing, typically found in soldiers. NFCI is due to microvascular endothelial damage, stasis and vascular occlusion. What is a localized cold injury? In localized cold injuries, the skinRead More →
Climate. Basset Hounds can withstand most climates, but they don’t do well in extreme cold or heat. If you live in a very cold or very warm place, it’s worth playing extra attention to your Basset Hound. Be on the lookout for sign of health distress such as extreme pantingRead More →
Heat can break down dyes in the clothes and cause shrinkage. Thus, by washing clothes in cold water, colors last longer and clothes retain their size and shape. (The same argument can be made for line drying clothes instead of putting them in a really hot drier. Just ask myRead More →
Cold hands may be caused by simply being in a cold room or other chilly environment. Cold hands are often a sign that your body is trying to maintain its normal body temperature. Always having cold hands, however, could mean there’s a problem with your blood flow or the bloodRead More →
Which type of cup keeps water cold the longest? The YETI tumbler keeps water cold the longest. Now, take that as you will. Some people might drink their ice cold water and not care that it will still be cold 6 hours later. What type of cup keeps ice fromRead More →
Acetazolamide is fairly rapidly absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract with peak plasma concentrations occurring about 2 hours after administration by mouth. It has been estimated to have a plasma half-life of about 4 hours. How long should Diamox be taken? Dose. Take one 125 mg tablet twice a day. BeginRead More →
Cold working is the process of strengthening metals through plastic deformation. This is made possible through the dislocation movements that are produced within a material’s crystal structure. This is a technique commonly used in non-brittle metals that have remarkably elevated melting points. What’s the difference between cold steel and hotRead More →
Containment was a United States policy using numerous strategies to prevent the spread of communism abroad. A component of the Cold War, this policy was a response to a series of moves by the Soviet Union to enlarge its communist sphere of influence in Eastern Europe, China, Korea, and Vietnam.Read More →
The red wines of Sancerre and Menetou-Salon, which are made entirely from Pinot Noir, used to be mainly thin and weedy. … Is there a red Sancerre wine? Yes, that’s right – Sancerre produces red wine! And rosé too! It is not a widely known fact but around 25% ofRead More →
Muscles work best at hot temperatures. When muscles get cold, the force they can produce decreases. You are also more likely to get injured in the cold, but the extra risk of injury is reduced if you warm up properly. Is AC good for weight loss? The research found thatRead More →