Category: Health
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Local Officials, Water Experts Caution Against Swimming in Flood-Impacted Waters | CBS Austin
Water is making its way down the Highland Lakes system as floodgates at Wirtz, Starcke, and Tom Miller dams have been opened by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). Read CBS Austin
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Providence Minute: Swimmer’s Ear | KOBI-TV NBC5
In this week’s Providence Minute, Luke Amuchastegui, Physician Associate at Providence Urgent Care, shares how to recognize swimmer’s ear and a simple at-home remedy that can help clear up the infection.
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Aussie Olympian Is Left in Shock After Discovering She’d Run a Marathon With a Broken Leg | MSN
Running a marathon takes serious preparation both physically and mentally and that can take a serious toll on the body. Much of the marathon also involves pushing through the wall, a physical and mental pain barrier. And no one knows more about pushing through pain to finish a marathon than former Olympian Brianna Throssell. The…
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Coop Community Fund, Supporting Jersey Dips Swim Therapy | CICooperative
Meet Amy from Jersey DIPS Swim Therapy, a Jersey-based charity that uses the therapeutic benefits of warm water to support the health and wellbeing of our island community. Through swimming and water-based therapy, Jersey DIPS helps adults living with mobility challenges, recovering from injury or surgery, and those looking to improve their mental wellbeing, or…
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Swimmer’s Ear vs. Ear Infection: How to Tell the Difference | Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medicine
Did you know that you don’t have to be a swimmer to get swimmer’s ear? In fact, millions of people get it each year from simple things like trapped humidity, extra moisture after a shower, or even wearing ear buds too much. But how can you tell the difference between swimmer’s ear and an ear…
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Woman Uses Bear Spray on Children at Hotel Pool | Fox 5 News
Cobb County police are actively searching for a 35-year-old Mississippi woman who allegedly discharged bear spray into a crowd at a hotel pool. The chemical irritant targeted a group of adults and children following a heated poolside argument, leaving more than a dozen people in need of immediate medical care. The suspect now faces eight…
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The Weight Problem In Elite Sport | Global Triathlon Network
For decades, elite athletes were told that “lighter is faster,” but this mindset often came at a significant cost to athletes’ health.In this video, we explore the shift from the weight-focused early 2000s to the modern era of high-carbohydrate fuelling and a growing emphasis on performance longevity. We hear honest accounts from professional athletes about…
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Healthwatch: How to Avoid Brain-Eating Amoeba While Swimming | WSLS 10
Have you ever seen headlines during the summer about a brain-eating amoeba infection? While extremely rare, an infectious disease expert explains what it is.
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See 100-Year-Old Woman Fulfill Her Dream to Swim With Otters | TODAY
A woman named Evelyn recently celebrated her 100th birthday and fulfilled a lifelong dream to swim with otters. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb shares the Morning Boost.