The American Journal of Emergency Medicine reports that more than 200,000 adults were treated in emergency rooms for snow shoveling injuries from 1990 to 2006. During that time, over 1,600 deaths ...

Snow removal rules: What to know about shoveling snow in Fort Collins following a storm. 6 ways to make snow shoveling safer. Shovel in intervals rather than all at once.

Shoveling snow is also strenuous on the heart. According to the American Heart Association, shoveling involves mostly arm work, which is more demanding on the heart than leg work.

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.

Nearly 200,000 adults were treated in emergency rooms for snow-shovel-related accidents from 1990 to 2006, and more than 1,600 deaths were reported in that time frame, ...

"If you load a shovel (2-plus pounds) with 10 pounds of snow every 5 seconds, you move a load of over 140 pounds per minute," a project pamphlet says. "In 15 minutes’ time, you will have moved a ...

But if snow shoveling must be done, shovel a little at a time, take breaks and dress appropriately. Here's what to know. Will there be snow for the holidays? Map shows probability of a white Christmas ...

Shoveling snow means being out in the cold, and that can put you at risk for hypothermia and frostbite, the Ohio Department of Health warns. Here are some signs to watch for.

However, the strain of heavy snow shoveling may be as or even more demanding on the heart than taking a treadmill stress test, according to research we’ve conducted,” said Franklin, who is ...

As snow season begins, residents are reminded to clear sidewalks within 24 hours of a storm’s end. However, experts warn that snow shoveling can pose serious health risks, particularly for older ...

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine reports that more than 200,000 adults were treated in emergency rooms for snow shoveling injuries from 1990 to 2006. During that time, over 1,600 deaths ...