Dr. Barry Franklin, a former American Heart Association volunteer, advises adults over the age of 45 to avoid snow shoveling.

As snow season begins, residents are reminded to clear sidewalks within 24 hours of a storm’s end. However, experts warn that snow shoveling can pose serious health risks, particularly for older ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — While plow crews are ready to take on the snow on the roads, health professionals say you should have a plan to limit your risks while clearing your driveways and sidewalks after the ...

From slippery sidewalks to many minutes shoveling out in the cold, fresh snow brings with it fresh challenges. Winter weather conditions, including freezing rain, snow and ice, greatly increase the ...

Experts differ on what age is too old to shovel snow. What do you think? These are some safety tips for shoveling as ...

Nearly 200,000 U.S. adults were treated in emergency rooms for snow-shovel-related incidents between 1990 and 2006.