The practice of drinking warm or hot water is a habit deeply rooted in Japanese culture. For many people in Japan, drinking ...

Extreme cold also may cause blood to thicken and ... Instead, put the frostbitten areas in warm—not hot—water. If this is not available, use body heat from other parts of the body to warm ...

The polar vortex that has brought dangerously cold weather is projected to stick around through Tuesday. This means temperatures will remain bitter cold until a warm front moves through the area.