Heart attacks while shoveling snow are a well-documented risk. Men with certain health conditions or low fitness are ...

Mother Nature was really working overtime these past 24 hours –with a massive winter storm hitting the tri-state area, leaving behind piles of snow and a heavy wintry mix. With the worst practically ...

Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.

The American Heart Association warns that shoveling heavy snow increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest for many people. A study published in 2011 found nearly 200,000 U.S. residents were treated ...

Snowstorms can be dangerous for health, particularly heart health. Research shows heavy snowfall coupled with cold temperatures can pose a 34% increased risk of dying. For men, in particular, there's ...

Snow shovelling feels like a fun activity to do in winter, but it puts more strain on the heart than you realise. Dr Yaranov shares ways you can make it safer.

When heavy snow piles up outside, many people instinctively reach for a shovel — but for older adults, that winter chore can pose serious health risks. According to the American Heart Association (AHA ...

Studies estimate hundreds of Americans die during or shortly after snow removal each year.

A snow-covered sidewalk ready for a shovel in New Hampshire. With snow already on the ground across New Hampshire, and more on the way, cardiologists warn that there are several ways that shoveling ...

Before you pick up a shovel this weekend, read this. Many bask in the beauty of snow and embrace the changing of the seasons, while others — namely those responsible for shoveling — dread the sight of ...

As snow blanketed parts of the US this week, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults. A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that ...