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

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 ...

With the first significant snowfall of the season falling in the Rockford area on Wednesday, many residents were out doing ...

“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 ...

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.

Additionally, Franklin says people at risk for heart disease or “who have had bypass surgery or coronary angioplasty simply should not be shoveling snow in any conditions.” The bent-angle snow ...

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.

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 ...