A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System

Shovel safely, reduce risk of heart attack

Risk of heart attack increases 16 percent following 8 inches of snow, according to a recent study. The study also noted 60 percent of deaths and hospital admissions due to heart attack were in men, most commonly seen the day after a snowfall.

Practice safe snow shoveling to avoid risk of heart attack.

Safe Snow Shoveling Infographic - How to shovel safely to reduce risk of heart attack

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