Category: Health
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Plunge of Faith: Russians swim in freezing waters for health & religion
More than two million people in Russia celebrated the feast of Epiphany, taking part in traditional bathing by immersing themselves in icy waters. The celebration commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ. It’s also believed to wash away the sins, with many saying it keeps them healthy for the rest of the year. Another version
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Sean Harrington beats autism with swimming
High school swimmer with autism trying to qualify for state meet
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Chuck swims
“From a series on prescription drug abuse. Chuck copes with the death of his sons by pills by daily swims in the Atlantic Ocean.” Chuck swims from Don Himsel on Vimeo.
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Cynthia Steele Vance interviews Mark Spitz
Former Olympic swimmer Mark “The Shark” Spitz takes a look back at his record-breaking Olympic career on PBS award-winning magazine program, “My Generation.” Cynthia Steele Vance interviews Mark SpitzWatch this video on YouTube
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Katie Goldman, elite swimmer, CFS and Japanese acupuncture
Katie Goldman, elite swimmer suffered from CFS and had great success with Japanese Acupuncture. Katie Goldman, elite swimmer, CFS and Japanese AcupunctureWatch this video on YouTube
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Aquadettes – On Life, Death and Synchronized Swimming
“Regular practice of synchronized swimming is a great way to maintain health and strength and a great way to meet active and fun women! They have many members who have had arthritis, joint replacements, and other health challenges and they stay active with the Aquadettes” Watch this video on YouTube
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Early Swimming for Kids Leads to Better Academic Performance
As mentioned in November 2011
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Swimming With Dolphins Improves Your Blood Pressure
Worried about high blood pressure? Well, Flipper could have the answer.
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Author To Swim 2.4 Miles to His Book Signing
San Francisco journalist and surfer Jaimal Yogis will swim to his book event in San Francisco tonight, to talk about The Fear Project: What Our Most Primal Emotion Taught Me about Survival, Success, Surfing…and Love. You can watch the swim live online. Read GalleyCat