Here's the age when shoveling snow becomes 'very dangerous'

Can shoveling snow cause a heart attack?

Digging out from the weekend’s massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart. Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner’s office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid over-exerting themselves. Shoveling snow is heavy, hard work — research has shown that doing it for even a short time can make the heart work as hard as it doe…

Shovelling snow can put strain on your heart. How to stay safe as millions dig out

As Torontonians dig out from more than 40 cm of snow, health-care professionals are urging people to take precautions to avoid straining their heart when shovelling.

Here's the age when shoveling snow becomes 'very dangerous'

Hidden heart disease and other risk factors cause a spike in heart attacks when it snows, especially for people of a certain age.

The Surprising Reasons Doctors Warn Against Shoveling Snow Over This Age

Cardiologists and emergency room physicians warn against shoveling snow after a certain age. Here’s what they want you to know and what to do instead.