Seasonal Affective Disorder
A lack of this vitamin may be a cause of SAD.
What is Vitamin D
First degree frost bite is also known as what?
What is Frost Nip
This is the first symptom you're likely to experience as hypothermia begins
What is Shivering
These small metal objects can add tire traction when driving in icy conditions
What are Studs
_________ are patches of red, swollen and itchy skin, thought to be caused by a combination of cold weather and poor circulation.
What are Chillblains
Focusing your mind and living in the present is a practice that can help combat SAD.
What is Meditation
When treating frostbite, it is not advised to do this if there is a risk of re-freezing.
What is Thaw or Warm Up
It's important to gradually do this if a person has hypothermia.
What is Re-Warm
Visibility can easily be impaired during slushy highway travel if your vehicle is out of this.
What is Windshield Washer Fluid
In terms of human anatomy, this catch all word refers to parts of the body that are most susceptible to cold weather.
What are Extremities
Studies show that people who suffer from SAD have increased levels of this natural chemical.
What is Melatonin
"Frostbite has declared itself when areas of the body are _______ (nerves have been damaged)".
What is Painless or Numb
This form of re-warming involves removing clothing and wrapping yourself and the individual in the blanket together to transfer heat
What is Skin-To-Skin Contact.
Avoid using this convenient mechanism for speed control during winter driving.
What is Cruise Control
These extremities are most at risk for chilblains
What are toes, fingers, nose and earlobes
This form of SAD therapy can brighten up you day
What is Light Therapy
This fluid filled pustule may appear 24 to 36 hours after rewarming the skin.
What is a Blister
You body experiences hypothermia when it falls below this temperature.
What is 95 F
If possible, when driving uphill in snowy conditions, don't do this
What is Stop
Invented by Chester Greenwood in 1873, this extremity warming garment has since been replaced by the stocking cap or beanie.
What are Earmuffs
The disruption of ____________, otherwise know as your bodies internal clock may be to blame for SAD.
What is Circadian Rhythm
If you're outside for extended periods of time, avoidance of this substance is recommended due to accelerated heat loss.
What is Alcohol
This mechanism removes body heat by carrying away the thin layer of warm air at the surface of your skin.
What is Wind
This feature, which comes standard on most newer vehicles, can help you maintain direction while driving in snowy conditions.
What is Traction Control
More than 22 million tons of __________ are used on U.S. roads each winter.
What is salt?