With snow totals quickly ramping up throughout New York state, you may be wondering at what age should you stop shoveling snow? According to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, almost 200,000 adults were treated in emergency rooms for snow-shovel-related accidents from 1990 to 2006,

Millions of Americans are under winter weather advisories and if you’re one of them, it’s important to make sure you’re staying safe–especially when shoveling snow. “Snow removal is actually pretty dangerous.

Shoveling snow, a vigorous activity, can get dangerous for adults ages 45 and older or those with heart conditions. Here's how to keep safe.