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Warning on Snow Shoveling and Alcohol Risks
Dr. William F. Bennett warns against drinking before shoveling snow as cold weather and exertion raise heart attack risk. Alcohol can block heart blood flow by causing vessel spasms and reduced pump function, making each effort more dangerous. He notes alcohol worsens cold-weather stress and calls excessive drinking a major national health issue.
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William F. Bennett
St. Luke’s Mercy Hospital
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