S5E44: Staying Safe in the Winter Wonderland

It’s that time of year, the weather is cold and major snowstorms are occurring, and while beautiful to watch, they can turn deadly. Driving becomes hazardous. Frostbite is a very real risk. Skiing and snowboarding accidents can ruin a family vacation, and worse, cause a fatality. But our primary discussion this week is about the dangers of shoveling snow with a history of heart disease or prior heart attack. Learn what the Valsalva Maneuver is and how it can affect you.

In This Episode:

Transcript

  • 03:04 – Recipe: Texas Trash Pie
  • 03:55 – Celebrities Who Died Without a Will
  • 06:46 – Have a Will, and Make Sure It Can Be Found
  • 08:21 – How to Stay Safe in the Snow
  • 12:09 – Shoveling Snow: Valsalva Maneuver and Who Is At Risk of Heart Attack
  • 24:24 – Film Review and Discussion: His Three Daughters
  • 39:24 – Outro

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A man aggressively skiing in a tree-lined slope. We talk about snow safety in this episode S5E44. https://every1dies.org
Reducing risk in wintertime includes for example: 1) understanding the risk for skill level, snow conditions and weather, then 2) take measures to control it, such as wearing helmet, ensuring gear is in top condition, and skiing on appropriate runs.

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Move Review: His Three Daughters

Marianne and our guest Tom Hartman talk about the Netflix movie. This tense, touching and funny portrait of family dynamics follows three estranged sisters as they converge in a New York apartment to care for their ailing father and try to mend their own broken relationship with one another.

Recipe of the Week: Texas Trash Pie

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