A day snowed in with books, movies, cocoa and comfy jammies can feel like magic. However, at some point the necessity of digging ourselves out becomes reality and the spell is broken. In medical lingo ...

When the snow falls, it's not just our snowbanks that can build up. Our risk of heart attack can climb by about 16 percent, according to Canadian research. In fact, snow shoveling is one of the most ...

For the latest Monday, Feb. 23 South Shore blizzard updates, click here. This storm is going to bring what is known as “heart attack snow” because it is heavy when shoveling. And it really can cause ...

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The first snowfall can be an enchanting sight. Many bask in the beauty of snow and embrace the changing of the seasons, while others — namely those responsible for shoveling — dread the sight of the ...

This story originally ran on Jan. 28, 2026. It has been lightly edited to update. Cardiologist Youssef Rahban was alarmed during a shift in late January at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, when ...