How to be Heart-Healthy Shoveling Snow in the Extreme Cold

How to be Heart-Healthy Shoveling Snow in the Extreme Cold

INDIANAPOLIS — The American Heart Association is alerting Hoosiers about how to be heart-healthy while out shoveling snow in these extremely cold temperatures. According to the American Heart Association, research shows that shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest, especially for people who aren’t used to regular exercise and have known or suspected heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. …

How to be safe while shoveling snow

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Clearing snow is a risk factor for heart attacks. The combination of colder temperatures, which can restrict blood flow and increase blood pressure, and an uptick in physical exertion, puts a strain on the heart and can increase the risk of a cardiac event. Tips to minimize your risk […]