Category: Health
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Nutrition for Open Water Swimmers – Diet and The Inflammation Response
Dr. Peter Attia sits down with OpenWaterSwimming.com to discuss nutrition for open water swimming. In this piece he explains the inflammation response.
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Libby Trickett on R U OK? Day
There is still a stigma surrounding mental illness in our society, and because of this, it’s sometimes difficult to ask for help. But that’s exactly what Libby Trickett, one of Australia’s most successful swimmers, did after suffering a bout of severe depression following her retirement in 2010. She later returned to competitive swimming, having realised…
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New study: Swim training plus healthy diet factor in cancer fight
A new study just published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) reaffirms the crucial role exercise along with good nutrition play in maintaining health and fighting disease. Via Science Codex: “Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most frequent cancer worldwide, ranking third among all cancer-related deaths. Clinical and experimental studies have shown…
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Warning: Don’t swim with contact lenses
Mail Online via Geeks are Sexy The amoeba that affected this girl is actually pretty rare, but has fast-acting and severe consequences. However, there is also a more common bacteria called “Psuedomonas bacteria†that also lives in water and can destroy your sight in 24-36 hours. Thinking “it’s so rare, it’s likely never going to…
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Mireia Belmonte dedicates Olympic medals to Virgin Mary
Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte Friday offered her two silver medals from the London 2012 Olympic Games to Our Lady of Monserrat in Barcelona, saying both were of “equal value” to her. Read for instance Catholic News Agency. “One cost a little bit more effort than the other because it was a longer race,†she recalled.…
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Ian Thorpe’s drinking demons revealed in new autobiography
Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe was battling alcohol problems and depression as he struggled to cling on to his career after the Athens Olympics, his new tell-all autobiography has revealed. The book was written in conjunction with author Robert Wainwright and will be released through publishers Simon and Schuster on October 1. Read for instance Perth…
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CDC confirms amoeba infection killed Lily Lake swimmer
Tests confirm that an amebic infection is what killed a 9-year-old boy days after he went swimming in a popular lake in Stillwater. Read more here on myfox9.com Minneapolis News and Weather KMSP FOX 9
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Inside Tracker, a service used by Olympians to improve internal health (and thereby performance)
To help prepare for track meets, competitive 5K races and especially the Olympics, Boston-based runner Ruben Sanca runs 116 miles per week, takes vitamins and mostly watches his diet. But he would still feel fatigued after training runs. Then a blood analysis and a special software program revealed his internal chemistry needed some adjusting. Read…
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Man’s swim with ailing dog goes viral
John Unger and Schoep’s friendship started when Unger adopted Schoep from a shelter as a puppy 19 years ago. Time has given them memories, but it has also taken a toll on Schoep’s body. “This joint right here kind of freezes up,” Unger said pointing to Schoep’s hind leg. Arthritis and hip dysplasia have settled…