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Here's how shoveling show can be risky to your health

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  • The Associated Press

  • January 26, 2026

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    Shoveling snow can significantly increase heart workload, comparable to intense exercise.

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    Recent snow-removal activities in Pennsylvania resulted in three deaths among individuals aged 60 to 84.

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    Cold temperatures during snow shoveling can constrict blood vessels, raising blood pressure and heart attack risk.

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    Individuals with heart disease, older adults, and those with risk factors are particularly vulnerable while shoveling.

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    The American Heart Association recommends shoveling slowly and pushing snow instead of lifting to reduce risk.

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Here's how shoveling show can be risky to your health

  • by The Associated Press

  • January 26, 2026

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