All winter long, people are tasked with clearing snow from driveways, streets, and sidewalks to create walkable paths.

Emergency rooms see an alarming number of heart attacks linked to snow shoveling, and the risks increase with age. What seems like a simple chore can place extreme strain on the heart, leading to ...

“The amount of heart attacks we get in the cath lab and when we ask when it started ‘when I was shoveling snow’ is crazy,” a third added. Dr. Martin goes on to share five tips on how to ...

“This is a novel movement and [that] can trigger a heart attack.” “If [shoveling snow] is not a common occurrence for you,” he advises, “don’t go out and buy a snow machine just yet.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine reports that more than 200K adults were treated for snow shoveling injuries from ...

Every year, thousands of Canadians are hospitalized for injuries sustained while shovelling. Researchers have also found that ...

Research shows that many people may face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest after shoveling heavy snow. “Shoveling snow can be a very vigorous activity, and you’re ...

Cardiologists share advice for staying healthy–including new screenings and how to exercise safely in cold weather.

Older Michigan residents should be cautious when heading out to shovel snow this winter, experts warn, because the exertion of shoveling can pose serious health risks. The American Journal of ...