The weather outside is frightful — and so are certain snow-related activities. Many of us enjoy waking up to a fresh blanket of snow, at least until we have to bust out the shovels to get out of our homes. But while clearing sidewalks and driveways is an essential part of the season, a winter … Read more
As snow blanketed parts of the US this week, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults. A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air … Read more
Oh, the weather outside is frightful — and not needing a trip to the ER would be delightful. Unfortunately, plenty of people end up in the hospital every year due to winter-related injuries, some serious enough to require surgery. Dr. Nicole Stevens, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at NYU Langone, is warning about the most common … Read more
Snow shoveling may not be everyone’s favorite activity, especially when you wake up to find your home’s driveway covered. However, the winter task could be an intensive workout that burns calories. Omni Calculator provides a free online calculator to calculate the number of calories burned during a workout. The result will vary based on your weight. But for example, a person weighing … Read more
Keep these tips in mind when the weather outside is frightful. They just might come in handy this weekend as the tri-state area is expecting a blowout snowstorm that could bring a foot of the white stuff upstate and give the Big Apple its first taste of significant snow — or possibly a yucky wintery … Read more
The FOX Forecast Center is tracking the potential for snow in the Northeast this weekend, but much like every other winter storm this season, the system will fail to amount to much in the major cities along Interstate 95. As has been the case for most of the winter, moisture and cold air have not been in sync – … Read more