Category: Health
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What Causes Swimmer’s Itch? | WCCO – CBS Minnesota
It’s a common condition that happens most often in the summer. Swimmer’s Itch is more often found in freshwater, and we have a lot of that here in the land of 10,000 lakes. What causes swimmer’s itch? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell found out how to treat it and how to avoid it in the first…
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Is Cold Water Swimming Good For You? | BBC Global
Cold water swimming has been linked to a range of health benefits – potentially improving brain fog, energy levels and chronic pain, according to researchers. In this episode of Health Decoded, science journalist Melissa Hogenboom uncovers emerging research that suggests how cold water swimming could help with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
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Swimmers Flout Bacteria Warnings At Beach In Los Angeles | The Star
Beach-goers in sunny Los Angeles ignored or didn’t notice “no swimming” warnings on Wednesday (July 10) and hit the waves, as local health authorities warned of high levels of bacteria at fourteen Los Angeles County beaches.
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Researchers Call For Action As Elite Swimmers At Heightened Risk Of Developing Melanoma | ABC News
Australia’s elite swimmers will hunt for gold at next month’s Paris Olympics, after years of training that has put them at a heightened risk of developing melanoma — a potentially deadly form of skin cancer. Reigning world 400m freestyle champion Sam Short, who is competing in this week’s Olympic swimming trials in Brisbane, was still…
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How To Protect Your Hair And Skin From Chlorine While Swimming | KPRC 2 Click2Houston
Dr. Natalie Hone, dermatologist with The Skin People shares some tips before entering a chlorinated pool.
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Swim Warning Issued After High E. Coli Levels Found in Battle Ground Lake | KOIN 6
Visitors to Battle Ground Lake are being cautioned against taking a swim after high levels of E. coli were found in water samples collected from the lake by Clark County Public Health on Tuesday.
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Swimming Beach at Lake Catherine State Park Temporarily Closed Due to Sewer Overflow | THV11
Officials with Arkansas State Parks announced that the swimming beach at Lake Catherine State Park is closed until further notice.
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FD: 13 People Treated, 5 Hospitalized After Chemical Exposure at Anderson Pool | WLWT
FD: 13 people treated, 5 hospitalized after chemical exposure at Anderson pool
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Fung Finds New Life With Help From “Swim With Mike” | KCAL News
After being left paralyzed by a drunk driver, USC senior Natalie Fung had to re-learn many of the basics of life. With help from the Swim with Mike Foundation – now in its 43rd year – Natalie finished her degree & is about to earn her masters