A pedestrian shields herself from the cold wind while walking in Atlanta, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Ohio State University, Iowa State University and others have reported that the safest way to get to ...

From slippery sidewalks to many minutes shoveling out in the cold, fresh snow brings with it fresh challenges. Winter weather conditions, including freezing rain, snow and ice, greatly increase the ...

Winter has been showing its true colors recently with all the snow and icy conditions, and that means getting around can be challenging. While we all have concerns about slipping and falling in this ...

The icy conditions have resulted in an increase of visits to the hospital by people slipping and falling, according to St. Peter’s Health Partners. The hospital is reminding people to use the “Walk ...

When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control ...

The ice on sidewalks and roads can be very dangerous. Read more to find out how to prepare yourself to travel safely without any injuries. Illustration by Sarah Chantres/The Daily Campus. With weather ...

Shuffle, waddle, and lean forward with your weight over the leg you're stepping forward with, and you should be okay. Oh and make sure your toes are facing outward. Yes, there's a method to walking on ...

It's icy out there this week and it's easy to wipe out on an ice-caked sidewalk. To save yourself from a broken bone and some embarrassment here's some advice on how to navigate the icy terrain in the ...

The trick to balancing on slick sidewalks is to "walk like a penguin." Instinct tells us to do the opposite and center our weight mid-stride, which works on dry walkways. But this tactic forces legs ...

Loving this little graphic from the folks at TABLET Infographics (see below for the full image). The penguin’s waddle is an age-old and oft-cited technique to avoid seriously injuring yourself while ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With winter in full swing and arctic temperatures and snow blanketing much of the country, Purdue professor Shirley Rietdyk says a few simple steps can help cut down the number ...

An icy sidewalk, driveway or walking trail is a real danger. Roughly 800,000 people who slip and fall each year need medical attention, according to the Mayo Clinic. Even if you don’t end up in the ...