Category: Health
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Bacteria Put Some Shore Beaches off Limits Temporarily | NJ Spotlight News
Getting turned away from the beach is not what you want during a week like this. But that’s what happened to swimmers at several bay and ocean beaches along the Jersey Shore. The state Department of Environmental Protection banned swimming for a time at five beaches in Ocean and Monmouth counties after levels of fecal…
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No Swimming Warning at Hampton Ponds State Park | WWLP-22News
Another day of extreme heat in the Pioneer Valley, but those who wanted to cool off at Hampton Ponds Beach in Westfield were out of luck.
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Swimming for Better Health and to Avoid Injuries | Mayo Clinic
Swimming is often touted as a great workout for all ages, offering benefits not only for the body but also for the mind. As a form of exercise, swimming keeps your heart rate up and builds muscle strength. It also can be a great form of stress relief. “Swimming is a wonderful sport. I definitely…
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Odoamne | Movement that inspires | Rogue
Swimming changed Odo’s life and gave him the most valuable life lessons that brought him to the top of the #LEC.🏊
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Representation of People With Invisible Disabilities | Dana Whitney Vollmer
Dana Whitney Vollmer is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder Vollmer won a total of thirty-two medals in major international competitions, including nineteen gold medals, eight silver, and five bronze, spanning the Olympics, the World Championships, The Pan American Games, the Pan Pacific Championships, and the Goodwill Games. In…
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Real Health: Sea Swimming For Optimal Health With Dr. Catherine Kelly | Independent.ie
We all know drinking plenty of water is good for us. But how else can water improve our health and well-being?
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Health Officials Warn Of ‘Swimmer’s Itch’ in Utah Lakes and Ponds | FOX 13 News Utah
One local health department is warning residents of swimmer’s itch infestation at two northern Utah lakes and ponds. The parasite that causes the rash can be more prevalent during times of high heat and drought.
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CDC’s Warning Not to Swim With Diarrhea Slammed for Crappy Animation | The New York Post
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a splash on social media when it warned Americans against swimming with diarrhea this summer — with some joking the agency’s animation went poo far. “Don’t leave your mark at the pool this summer!†the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted on Twitter ahead of the July 4…
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Wellness Wednesday: The Impacts of Swimmers’ Ear and How to Deal With It | WFSB 3
Now that summer is here, many people will be spending a lot of time in the water.