Snow shoveling can place stress on the heart and has been associated with increased cardiovascular events, particularly after heavy snowfalls, research shows.

Shoveling snow can sometimes lead to an increased risk of heart attack if you lead a sedentary life or have prior heart issues.

Shoveling snow doesn't seem like an activity that gets the heart rate up, but for those who are at risk of heart attack or stroke, working outside in freezing temperatures can lead to serious ...

Emergency rooms see an alarming number of heart attacks linked to snow shoveling, and the risks increase with age.

Cold weather can also constrict coronary arteries and raise blood pressure. You may have heard that it’s possible to have a heart attack while shoveling snow. But is it true?

After just two minutes of snow shoveling, participant heart rates exceeded 85 percent of the maximal heart rate, which is a level more commonly expected during intense aerobic exercise tests.

Heavy wet snow is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, and shoveling it can cause health issues for some.

The chore is linked to heart attacks. More than 1,600 people died from cardiac-related attacks that happened while they were shoveling snow during a 16-year time period, according to one study.

Shoveling snow, a vigorous activity, can get dangerous for adults ages 45 and older or those with heart conditions. Here's how to keep safe.

The connection between shoveling and cardiac events is real. The American Heart Association cites several studies that found higher rates of heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths after ...