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The thought of stepping outside into brisk winter air might deter even the most dedicated of outdoor fitness seekers. But cold-weather workouts can be safe if you know how to protect yourself.

Gothenburg, Sweden — Nearly half of all recreational runners sustain injuries, according to the results of a yearlong study out of Sweden.

Philadelphia — People who have suffered a concussion and lost consciousness may be at increased risk for disability or limitations later in life, according to a recent study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University.

Atlanta — Bicycling-related traumatic brain injuries led to nearly 600,000 emergency room visits in the United States over a recent 10-year period, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates.

Toronto — For athletes who play collision sports, the risk of developing brain disease later in life is not linked to the position they play, results of a recent study out of Canada indicate.

Columbus, OH — Golf cart users, be “FORE!”-warned: The zippy means of transportation – no longer limited to golf courses – carries “considerable risk of injury and morbidity” to drivers and passengers of all ages, especially kids and older adults, say researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Chicago — Eye injuries were more common in basketball than any other sport last year, according to estimates from advocacy group Prevent Blindness.

Chapel Hill, NC — Unlike most prep athletes, high school cheerleaders are more likely to suffer concussions during practice than in competition, results of a recent study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina show.

Atlanta — Almost half of the 283,000 pediatric sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injuries treated each year in U.S. emergency rooms are caused by contact sports, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.