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

“It's tough to shovel snow and that's a big stress on the heart, we start seeing cardiac problems primarily. Then, of course, ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Wherever you are in the snow shovel ownership cycle, you might be wondering if it can serve a purpose even when it's not snowing ... to the chore of shoveling snow. While the efficiency of ...

As several inches of snow blankets eastern Iowa, many may be preparing to shovel their driveways and sidewalks if they haven't already.WeatherFirst Meteorologis ...

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.

“If you experience any of these symptoms while shoveling snow, stop immediately,” the association advises. “If symptoms persist, call 911.” ...