"The heart can't go from supporting a sedentary lifestyle to supporting rigorous activity in extreme conditions." It is unavoidable – the snow is here. What can be avoided is having a heart attack while trying to remove snow from driveways and sidewalks. Studies have shown that men, more than women, are at significant risk of experiencing a heart attack during or after shoveling snow. "The combination of cold weather and sudden and intense cardio can trigger a heart attack," said Raymond Rudoni, MD , em...
And whether you are working or playing outside, there are things to keep in mind in order to avoid a minor illness or injury, or even something serious enough to require a trip to the Emergency Room . “Most summertime-related injuries and illnesses are preventable,” states Ray Rudoni, MD , Medical Director McLaren Flint Emergency Department. “If we just try and use some common sense and look out for each other we can all have a safer summer. For example, make sure kids are wearing the...