It’s Wintertime in Colorado!
Perils of Snow Shoveling There are a few things in Colorado more wonderful than awakening to a tranquil, fresh blanket of snow…until you realize that you need to shovel out! Health concerns associated with shoveling fall into two categories: The less common but potentially more dangerous involves the individual with underlying heart or lung disease. Both the cold and the altitude increase the physical stress of snow shoveling. People with these conditions need to be careful that the exertion they... View Article
Tags: denver, newwestphysicians, snowshoveling, winter
Read More