February is American Heart Month—a perfect opportunity for members of the George Washington University community to take a ...

The winter chore of clearing snow and ice can be a recipe for a cardiac event. Here's what to know to stay safe.

Shoveling snow can be a lot of work, putting a strain on your heart. That’s especially true if you’re not very active, or if ...

Long Island and the tristate area were hit with a significant winter snowstorm Saturday night, making for difficult morning ...

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine reports that more than 200K adults were treated for snow shoveling injuries from 1990 to 2006.

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

Heavy, wet snow poses unique challenges and threats in a winter storm: it can cause heart attacks in people shoveling snow, ...

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 ...

Around the country, studies show heart attacks peak in January ... especially when shoveling snow, for example. 2. It's also the time of year for colds and flus and doctors say viruses can ...

Shoveling heavy snow combined with cold temperatures increases how hard the heart must work. The cold and overexertion can lead to heart attack symptoms such as squeezing pain in the chest ...

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