Tag Archives: back

Tips for Injury-Free Snow Shoveling

December 19th, 2012 - 10:31 am

Shoveling snow can provide good exercise when done correctly. It can prove harmful if people try to take on more than they can handle or use faulty techniques. Here are some tips from physicians at Mayo Clinic Health System … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Medicine | Tagged back, Heart Attack, mayo.health system, shovel, Smoking, snow | Leave a comment

Keeping Hunters Out of the Hospital

October 11th, 2012 - 10:43 am

Errant gunshots are an obvious health risk during fall hunting season, but a range of other dangers also can send hunters to the hospital or worse: heart attacks, injured backs and broken bones are among the most common medical emergencies. … Continue reading →