January 28, 2015 - TCO

The Health Risks of Shoveling Snow

WSJ: With a Blizzard Forecast, Shoveling Wet, Heavy Snow Is a Lot of Exercise; Push, Don’t Lift.

Excerpt from the article:
“Shoveling your way out of a snowstorm is actually a big workout. And that means that shoveling large amounts of heavy, wet snow—such as the snowfall currently descending on the Northeast—can pose significant health risks, particularly with heart and back strain.”
www.wsj.com/articles/the-health-risks-of-shoveling-snow-1422304546
Click the link above to read the full story on WSJ.com