Snow can be hazardous to your health
Snow can be a beautiful thing…until you have to shovel it.
Every year, hospitals treat patients with back injuries, muscle strains and even heart attacks caused by shoveling snow. While the risk is probably low for most healthy people, those who are older, out of shape or who have pre-existing medical conditions such as heart problems or asthma may need to be cautious and should consult their doctors before exerting themselves.
Here are some things to keep in mind as you arm yourself to battle winter.
