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12 wacky winter sports

19

Jan

5 drinks to keep winter at bayIt’s the time of year to hunker down in front of the fire. When cold weather strikes, it’s tempting to grab a glass and worry about calories later. Rather than imbibe drinks loaded with calories, try working with seasonal favorites high in antioxidants and ingredients that reflect winter.

5 drinks to keep winter at bay
It’s the time of year to hunker down in front of the fire. When cold weather strikes, it’s tempting to grab a glass and worry about calories later. Rather than imbibe drinks loaded with calories, try working with seasonal favorites high in antioxidants and ingredients that reflect winter.

16

Jan

Photos of the day: Critters adapt to Europe’s frosty weatherWhether they’re hunkering down in their dens or generating body heat through exercise, animals do their best to stay toasty.
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Photos of the day: Critters adapt to Europe’s frosty weather
Whether they’re hunkering down in their dens or generating body heat through exercise, animals do their best to stay toasty.

See more photos.

15

Jan


 Big chill vs. global warming: What’s going on? 



No single weather event can be pegged to climate change, which is a long-term trend that over time affects weather, and in different ways around the world.

No single weather event can be pegged to climate change, which is a long-term trend that over time affects weather, and in different ways around the world.

10

Jan


 Why you should run outdoors this winter — and how to enjoy it 



Even if it’s cold, the time to hit the road is now.

Even if it’s cold, the time to hit the road is now.

08

Jan

Photos of the day: Zoo animals frolic in the snow
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Photos of the day: Zoo animals frolic in the snow

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02

Jan


 6 winter health problems to watch out for 



Shoveling injuries and hypothermia are just two potential winter health worries.

Shoveling injuries and hypothermia are just two potential winter health worries.

01

Jan


 18 perfect snowflakes



These intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals form when precipitation falls through varying levels of humidity and temperatures in the air.

These intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals form when precipitation falls through varying levels of humidity and temperatures in the air.

With winter nearly upon us, it’s time to start bundling up against the chill — but don’t forget your pooch. We’ve rounded up 20 adorable photos of man’s best friend in their winter best.20 stylish dogs in scarves

With winter nearly upon us, it’s time to start bundling up against the chill — but don’t forget your pooch. We’ve rounded up 20 adorable photos of man’s best friend in their winter best.
20 stylish dogs in scarves