Health Tip: Cold Feet?

The term "trench foot" describes a foot injury caused by extended exposure to cold temperatures and wetness.

The. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to prevent the condition:

• Promptly take off wet socks and shoes.
• Dry off feet when they're wet.
• Minimize walking if your feet have been exposed to cold and wetness.
• Look for warning signs of trench foot, which may include swelling, blisters, bleeding and numbness.