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

Shoveling the snow may seem like a harmless activity. However, health experts are saying otherwise, indicating it can be a dangerous threat.

“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.

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

“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 ...

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SO IF YOU ENGAGE IN SUDDEN, STRENUOUS ACTIVITY LIKE SHOVELING SNOW, THAT DOES INCREASE THE RISK OF HEART ATTACKS AND HEART DISEASE. WE ALWAYS THINK ABOUT SHOVELING THE SNOW, BUT YOU SEE PLENTY OF ...

Shoveling snow can be the worst. It's cold, slippery and just getting ready to do the job can be a pain. But sit can also be deadly. According to AAA, shoveling snow can be one of the most ...

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 ...