The American Heart Association has identified snow shoveling as an activity that can put extra stress on the heart. "It is often underestimated what kind of physical workload is required to shovel a substantial amount of snow," Serwer said. "Shoveling snow can be a very strenuous activity, placing notable strain on the cardiovascular system." When lifting heavy amounts of snow, it’s important to do the heavy lifting with your legs to prevent straining your back. Original article source: Snow shoveling safety tips to prevent injury and heart attacks: 'Very strenuous activity'

Source: Fox News January 12, 2024 12:32 UTC