One of the blessings of being middle-aged is that I have teenage children who are willing to tackle family chores such as mowing and shoveling snow. However, this good fortune leads to me being less accustomed to moving snow and more likely to injure myself in the rare instances when I do. In tight spaces and for meticulous results, the shovel is still the best tool for moving snow. The only disadvantage of this method is that it is hard work in a harsh environment. The most common serious health threat related to shoveling is heart failure due to overexertion.
Men are more likely to suffer heart attacks than women.
A less serious, but more common problem, is strained muscles and soreness. Dress for the task. Wear clothing in layers to allow better evaporation of perspiration. Use a lightweight shovel made of plastic or aluminum that has a Teflon coating. Use a shovel of modest size.