Experts warn that snow shoveling can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults and those with preexisting ...

Snow shoveling can put a dangerous strain on the heart, especially for adults over 45 and those with underlying health ...

“The stress from shoveling snow combined with the bitter cold can be dangerous, causing an increase in blood flow and blood ...

Emergency rooms see an alarming number of heart attacks linked to snow shoveling, and the risks increase with age.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine reports that about 200,000 adults went to emergency rooms for snow shoveling accidents from 1990 to 2006. There were more than 1,600 deaths. Anyone ...

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine in a 2006 report estimated that more than 200,000 adults were treated in emergency rooms for snow shoveling injuries from 1990 to 2006. During that time ...

Many communities have adopted snow removal ordinances to clear the sidewalks within a certain period of time. But this can be a hazardous activity and isn't safe for everyone. The American Journal of ...

As temperatures drop during the winter season, safety hazards for seniors increase. This is because older adults are more vulnerable to the cold due to slower circulation, lower body fat and ...

To prevent health-related costs, refrain from shovelling snow, ask for help, or hire a younger neighbour to help with snow removal. Although the symptoms listed above are the most common, there are ...