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What age should you stop shoveling your driveway? A senior's guide to winter safety

According to the National Safety Council, more than 100,000 emergency room visits are attributed to snow shoveling injuries each year, a disproportionate number of which involve older adults. For many seniors, this raises a crucial question: what age should you stop shoveling your driveway to protect your health and safety?

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At what age should you quit shoveling snow? A guide to making the right choice

According to the American Heart Association, adults over 45 should be cautious when shoveling snow due to an increased risk of heart-related events. So, at what age should you quit shoveling snow? The decision is not solely based on a number but on an individual's health, fitness level, and other crucial risk factors.

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