Shovelling Risks: Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself and Help Others

Shovelling Risks: Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself and Help Others
A man shovels a path to his house in Fort Erie, Ont., on Nov. 19, 2022. The Canadian Press/Nick Iwanyshyn
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Shovelling may be an essential winter activity for many Canadians, but it can also be a dangerous one.

The exertion of shovelling snow is often associated with back and neck injuries, but it can also increase risk of heart attack for the elderly and those who aren’t used to regular exercise.

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