Sofia Lindqvist

Public-health writer with a background in infectious disease communication. Her rule for this section: if a claim cannot be traced to a named guideline, it does not get published.

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Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Starting Out With Wildfire Smoke

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

3 min read

Smoke from wildfires, which contains fine particles (PM2.5) that can travel hundreds of miles and harm the lungs and heart. Key takeaways Air Quality...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Answers to the Common Questions on Wildfire Smoke

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

5 min read

Smoke from wildfires, which contains fine particles (PM2.5) that can travel hundreds of miles and harm the lungs and heart. Key takeaways Air Quality...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Wildfire Smoke at a Glance

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

3 min read

Smoke from wildfires, which contains fine particles (PM2.5) that can travel hundreds of miles and harm the lungs and heart. Key takeaways Air Quality...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety What the Guidance Really Says About Older Adults and Extreme Weather

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

11 min read

Aging changes how the body controls temperature, and chronic illness, medicines and living alone can add to the risk. Key takeaways Heat: older adults...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Why Older Adults and Extreme Weather Matters, Explained Simply

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Aging changes how the body controls temperature, and chronic illness, medicines and living alone can add to the risk. Key takeaways Heat: older adults...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Older Adults and Extreme Weather: The Practical To-Do List

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Why older adults face higher risks in heat, cold and storms, and how families and neighbors can help. Aging changes how the body controls temperature,...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Older Adults and Extreme Weather: Common Myths and What Guidelines Say

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Aging changes how the body controls temperature, and chronic illness, medicines and living alone can add to the risk. Key takeaways Heat: older adults...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Starting Out With Older Adults and Extreme Weather

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Why older adults face higher risks in heat, cold and storms, and how families and neighbors can help. Key takeaways Heat: older adults do not adjust a...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Answers to the Common Questions on Older Adults and Extreme Weather

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

5 min read

Why older adults face higher risks in heat, cold and storms, and how families and neighbors can help. Key takeaways Heat: older adults do not adjust a...

Heat, Cold and Weather Safety Older Adults and Extreme Weather at a Glance

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

3 min read

Why older adults face higher risks in heat, cold and storms, and how families and neighbors can help. Key takeaways Heat: older adults do not adjust a...

Injury Prevention Bike and Helmet Safety: Sorting the Evidence From the Noise

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

10 min read

Head injuries are the most serious injuries in bike crashes, and a well-fitted helmet lowers the risk. Key takeaways Helmet standard: look for a label...

Injury Prevention Making Sense of Bike and Helmet Safety

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Head injuries are the most serious injuries in bike crashes, and a well-fitted helmet lowers the risk. Key takeaways Helmet standard: look for a label...

Injury Prevention The Bike and Helmet Safety Checklist: What to Do and What to Skip

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Wearing a properly fitted helmet and following the rules of the road on bikes, scooters and skateboards. Head injuries are the most serious injuries i...

Injury Prevention What People Get Wrong About Bike and Helmet Safety

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Head injuries are the most serious injuries in bike crashes, and a well-fitted helmet lowers the risk. Key takeaways Helmet standard: look for a label...

Injury Prevention The First Steps With Bike and Helmet Safety

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

3 min read

Wearing a properly fitted helmet and following the rules of the road on bikes, scooters and skateboards. Key takeaways Helmet standard: look for a lab...

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