With the incoming snow, the American Heart Association issues a reminder to be safe while shoveling walks and driveways.

The winter chore of clearing snow and ice can be a recipe for a cardiac event. Here's what to know to stay safe.

Shoveling snow can be a lot of work, putting a strain on your heart. That’s especially true if you’re not very active, or if ...

With the strain shoveling snow can bring, experts are saying the chore poses a significant risk factor for acute cardiac events in sedentary men.

Snow shoveling "is one of the most high-intensity exercises you can do," according to the University of Vermont's Vermont ...

Cardiologists share advice for staying healthy–including new screenings and how to exercise safely in cold weather.

An AHA spokesperson said people 45 or older should be cautious shoveling snow. Most towns require snow removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of a storm's end. As snow season continues, residents ...

Heavy, wet snow is sometimes called "heart-attack snow" because shoveling it can trigger heart attacks in individuals with heart problems. According to a Canadian study that looked at the number ...