With snow on the way, it’s time for another round of snow removal.
But if you’re breaking out a snow shovel, experts warn that snow shoveling can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults and those with preexisting conditions.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine reports that more than 200,000 adults were treated in emergency rooms for snow shoveling injuries from 1990 to 2006. During that time, over 1,600 deaths were linked to the activity…