In today’s Health Alert, the snow is piling up, and while driveways and sidewalks will need clearing, shoveling can take a ...

With several inches of snow expected to come to the Chicago area, a Chicago doctor has advice on the best ways to stay safe while shoveling.

People naturally hold their breath while lifting heavy objects—a phenomenon known as the Valsalva maneuver. When shoveling snow, many individuals unknowingly hold their breath while straining to ...

“So the cold exposure while shoveling snow leads to increased cardiac workload and increased myocardial oxygen demand. Both of these on the background of someone that may have pre-existing ...

Wherever you are in the snow shovel ownership cycle, you might be wondering if it can serve a purpose even when it's not snowing ... to the chore of shoveling snow. While the efficiency of ...

“If you experience any of these symptoms while shoveling snow, stop immediately,” the association advises. “If symptoms persist, call 911.” ...

With snow totals quickly ramping up throughout New York, you may be wondering at what age should you stop shoveling ... body while lifting heavy loads, during which most people unknowingly hold ...

Don’t drink alcohol or smoke while shoveling. Avoid lifting a heavy snow shovel over your head; rather, push the snow out of your path. Again, there’s nothing wrong with letting someone else ...

An AHA spokesperson said people 45 or older should be cautious ... “If you experience any of these symptoms while shoveling snow, stop immediately,” the association advises.