Can shoveling snow trigger heart attacks? Here’s what Boston’s cardiologists had to say

Half a dozen cardiologists weighed in on why shoveling can trigger heart attacks and how to stay safe.

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Last weekend’s winter storm was one of Massachusetts’ biggest in years, with some towns receiving over two feet of snow. With another potential storm on the way, it won’t be long before people are shoveling their driveways again.

However, cardiologists in the Greater Boston area are warning residents to exercise caution as they clear a path. The physical exertion that comes with shoveling snow has been repeatedly linked to heart attacks, and the most recent storm was no different…

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