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Barry Franklin shared, via the American Heart Association, the key ways that shoveling snow can lead to cardiac incidents

The heart health expert warned that shoveling can be extra dangerous for those with specific heart-related conditions

Franklin also explained why shoveling in cold weather can increase the risk of heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest

As winter storms sweep across the country, many older adults are left wondering the same question: How old is too old to safely shovel snow ?

While many people in their 50s, 60s and beyond remain active enough to manage light shoveling, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that shoveling snow leads to an increased risk of heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest — especially among people who aren’t used to regular

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