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Heavy shoveling may put some at risk for heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest. How to stay safe
Many people may face an increased risk of a heart attack after shoveling snow. Here's how to stay safe and how to identify the signs of a heart attack.
Is It Really Possible To Have a Heart Attack Shoveling Snow?
It may seem like a wintry urban legend folks share to avoid this task on the to-do list, but shoveling snow actually can pose some health risks.
Snow shoveling tips to protect your heart
With snow projected to fall across large portions of Indiana this weekend, the American Heart Association has provided some tips to help protect shoveler's hearts.
Shoveling Snow Could Be a Heart Attack Risk—What You Need to Know
Snow removal increases myocardial infarction risk; caution advised, especially for those with heart conditions or sedentary lifestyles.
Thinking about shoveling snow? Think about your heart health first.
If you're planning to shovel your own snow this weekend during the winter storm, the American Heart Association wants you to keep your health in mind.
Shoveling after Louisville snowstorm could be dangerous. Here's how to stay safe
Use a small shovel or consider a snow thrower. The act of lifting heavy snow can raise blood pressure acutely during the lift. It is safer to lift smaller amounts more times, than to lug a few huge shovelfuls of snow. When possible, simply push the snow.
Doctors warn of heart risks after person collapsed while shoveling snow in Louisville
Local doctors are warning about possible health concerns as people clear out snow and ice after a winter storm moved through the Louisville area.
How old is too old to shovel snow? What experts recommend
Experts warn that snow shoveling can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults and those with preexisting conditions.
How to shovel snow safely
With the winter storm now passed, many people are getting out and shoveling away... but the National Weather Service has some tips to stay safe!
'Vigorous activity:' How old is too old to be shoveling snow? Here's what experts say
Shoveling snow, a vigorous activity, can get dangerous for adults ages 45 and older or those with heart conditions. Here's how to keep safe.
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