Snow shoveling can pose serious health risks, especially for adults over 45 and those with preexisting conditions. Shoveling snow can strain the heart due to factors like cold air, heavy lifting, and ...

“The strain of heavy snow shoveling may be as — or even more — demanding on the heart than taking a treadmill stress test,” said a health expert Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in ...

Snow has fallen for the first time this winter season, but before you break out the snow shovel, there are some things you should be aware of when it comes to your health. KDKA's John Shumway has more ...

As snow blanketed parts of the U.S. 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 ...

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 ...

The weather outside is frightful — and so are certain snow-related activities. Many of us enjoy waking up to a fresh blanket of snow, at least until we have to bust out the shovels to get out of our ...