In today’s news, Uzbekistan delivers charitable aid to Afghanistan. Canadians turning to vegan items to cut food costs, Cyprus strengthens economy with new workforce training program, Indonesia planting 21 million mangroves to protect coastlines, upon sale of company US factory CEO gives US$240 million in bonuses to employees, Italian vegan startup enjoys significant sales, and UK animal-people welfare group rescues kitten from deep sewer tunnel.
If you don’t have a warm winter coat like me, you may need to protect your skin from the cold. Here is a health tip for you. Cold weather can cause the skin barrier to weaken, making it more likely for your hands to crack and bleed. To protect them, don't wash your hands with hot water since this will strip natural oils from the skin and open the pores excessively. You should use lukewarm water instead with gentle, fragrance-free cleansers. After you wash your hands, pat them dry and immediately apply a thick, occlusive moisturizer to trap moisture. It is a good idea to wear cotton-lined gloves when you’re outside to protect your skin from cold winds and to use a humidifier inside to prevent excessive dryness. If you notice deep cracks, redness, or persistent itching, consult a healthcare provider who can prescribe creams or ointments.
Let’s keep a sunny outlook on life with a comical moment. The joke of the day is called, “Obvious Tracks.”
Four friends were hiking through the forest when they came across a set of tracks.
“Hey, look — deer-people tracks!”
“No way. Those are dog-folk tracks.”
“You’re both wrong. Obviously, they are cow-person tracks.”
They were still arguing about it… when a train flew by them!
“Well, we can all agree those are definitely train tracks!”
