Careful shovelling
Posted Dec 13, 2010 04:38:46 PM.
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Most driveways will need to be shovelled tonight but there are some people who should take it easy instead.
The Chief of Cardiovascular Services at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, Dr. Stuart Smith tells 570 News if you have a history of heart problems you shouldn’t be shovelling snow, but there is a way you can make it safer.
He says shovel in bits and push the snow rather then lift it.
Those between the ages of 45-65 are most at risk, according to Dr. Smith.
He says it’s because that is the group that may be generally healthy but may not be aware that they are at risk for a heart attack.
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