Questions tagged [health]
Questions related to staying healthy or dealing with health issues during outdoor activities. Answers given here are not intended as a replacement for professional medical advice. Please do not use this tag to ask for specific medical advice. A Dr should always be consulted to confirm any advice given
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Does anyone know what bug this is?
I have found these bugs around my house on walls and 2 of them in my bed on separate occasions, i have been told they are not bed bugs as they are bigger and have wings but not seen them fly, they ...
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Can one acclimatize to cold -- and remain healthy -- by enduring some chilliness at the beginning of the cold season?
Where I live in Canada, winter can be pretty cold. Sometimes -35 C. I work outside for a living and among my work peers there's an age old debate about when is the best time to start wearing long ...
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Is using an electric fly swatter outdoors frowned upon?
When hiking, occassionally there are areas with a ton of mosquitoes (near bodies of still water) or flies (near outhouses, or in the "toilet"). With bug repellent, I still get bitten a lot.
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What body type/shape is ideal for rock climbing?
I have been looking through footage of some of the top rock climbers in the world today (male & female) and what surprised me is how most of them don't physically look that strong and some even ...
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Is it true that drinking calcium carbonate or potash can help with stomach acidity? [closed]
Is it true that drinking calcium carbonate or potash extracted from wood ash can help with stomach acidity ?
one of my friends told me this but i cant swallow it 😂
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First aid: alternatives to hydrogen peroxide
** This question may contain medically unsound advice. Be sure you have read the answers and comments before making any medical decisions **
Recently a friend broke her arm while mountain biking and ...
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How can I cover the upper part of my nose to avoid UV radiations?
I use hat + hood + sunglasses + neck gaiter + UV umbrella to fully covered my face when going outside if too much sun. The problem is the upper part of my nose is not fully covered, e.g.:
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Had to drink untreated water: Any immediate action to avoid getting sick?
In the wilderness yesterday I ran out of water and did not think I could hike out safely at my level of hydration. Lacking a treatment method, I drank 1.5 liters of water directly out of a small, ...
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Is it possible to dive having perforation in ears
I have a perforation in my left ear. Is it okay to do scuba diving?
If possible will there be any limitations?
It's a perforation in left outer ear. Small in size.
If scuba diving is not possible with ...
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What is the difference between SPF and UPF, if any?
I read on https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sun_protective_clothing&oldid=930941768:
A relatively new rating designation for sun protective textiles and clothing is UPF (Ultraviolet ...
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Other than good shoes and a stick, what are some ways to preserve your knees on long hikes?
My knees aren’t in the best shape, one in particular. I had a rather devastating 13 hour up-and-down hike on day two of a three day hike, and the last day my knees were hurting every step. What are ...
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Post-hike Care and Pain Relief for Blisters and Hot Spots
There are many, many articles and web sites that will tell you what to do if you develop a hot spot or blister while on the trail, and need to perform some field treatment to allow you to get back in ...
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How should a backpack be carried to keep from injuring the spine?
For example, which recommendations should backpackers follow while carrying heavy weights, and should backpack straps be tightened or loosened?
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Knee injuries prevention using knee protectors
Knee is basically one of the main joints that provides you the ability to walk. There are several ways to prevent or ease the knee pain (see Knee pain when descending a mountain), but I would like to ...
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Is it possible to 'live off the sea'?
I've recently become aware of the American 'survivalist' or 'prepper' phenomenon.
The general idea seems to be that 'something bad' (exactly what seems to vary) is going to happen, civilization will ...
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