Shoveling snow quickly puts strain on heart

ASK THE DOCTORS
Dear Doctors: I’m 65 and healthy. I actually like shoveling snow because it keeps me active. My grandson and my wife say I’m asking for a heart attack and are after me to get a snowblower. I would like to know how serious a risk shoveling really is. Surely there’s a way to shovel snow and stay safe.Dear Reader: Shoveling snow is a vigorous activity. It uses large musc...

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