FOX 2 - We know that heart attacks spike after a snowstorm. In fact, a Canadian study found in men, the incidence of heart attack went up by 16% after a big snowfall. They didn't study women, but ...

And [it can] increase their cardiac demand, leading to [a] cardiac event,” he says. In the comments, one user said, “Done 200 snow storms in my life, not once have I ever worried about this.” ...

Each year, shoveling snow sends more than 11,000 people to the hospital. While most have orthopedic (back) injuries, 7% of people have cardiac problems, and many of these are heart attacks ...

Heart-related incidents and deaths occur more often in winter. People who are outdoors in cold weather should avoid sudden exertion, such as lifting a heavy shovel packed with snow.

Doctor talks heart related issues that can be caused by shoveling snow “It's a relatively common knowledge at this point that shoveling snow puts people at higher risk for having a heart attack ...

COLD WEATHER COULD LEAD TO A RISK OF GETTING A HEART ATTACK OR HAVING A HEART ATTACK. AND ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ADD IN THE NEED TO CLEAR HEAVY SNOW. JOINING US LIVE THIS MORNING WITH MORE IS DOCTOR ...

Well, for one, shoveling mostly works the arms, not the legs. Since your legs aren’t moving much, blood can pool in your lower body instead of returning to the heart, which adds extra strain.

Saturday night's snowfall caused slippery road conditions on Sunday throughout the Capital Region. One local doctor reminded people how to shovel safely, when it comes to taking care of your heart.

Learn the heart attack warning signs and listen to your body, but remember this: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms).