Category: Health
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Can you get COVID from Swimming Pools?
Dr. Galvin talks about some novel therapeutics using antibodies to prevent Covid. Some vaccine news and a discussion about whether you can catch the virus from swimming pools.
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Survey: 30% of Pool Owners Admit They Pee in the Pool
But Urine Makes Backyard Swimming Pools Less Equipped to Kill Viruses, Bacteria, and Parasites Most public pools face extended closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading some swimmers to consider backyard pools for relief from the summer heat. But a new survey finds that backyard pools may hide their own share of unsanitary secrets. The survey…
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Welcome back to lap swimming at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre
We are excited to announce that as of Wednesday 20th May 2020, we will implement Step-1 easing and will open three of the deep water pools for Lap Swimming. The safety of the community is important so please expect to see strict social distancing measures when you arrive for a lap swim.
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Olympic medalist provides advice to student athletes about staying positive during COVID-19
Olympic swimmer, Allison Schmitt shares an encouraging message to student-athletes! https://youtu.be/9xzsZP49maw
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Michael Phelps opens up about his struggles with mental health | Outside the Lines
Decorated Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps sits down with Jeremy Schaap on Outside the Lines to share his journey with depression and discusses the impact of other athletes coming forward with stories of their own struggles with mental health.
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‘I was drinking and partying too much’: Adam Peaty opens up on booze, depression and drug cheats
Adam Peaty did not need to be diagnosed to work out what was wrong. ‘I was in a place where you don’t find any fun in anything or you don’t really see the point in anything,’ the British swimming superstar recalls. It was 18 months ago that Peaty suffered from those symptoms of depression and,…
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COVID-19 Inspiration From Two Resilient Swimming Champions | House Calls | George to the Rescue
George Oliphant catches up with two resilient swimming champions. Watch Amy’s episode here: https://youtu.be/3iPqytt2_J8 Watch Tas’ episode here: https://youtu.be/cbHZc4lmYiY 15-year-old Tas Pagonis, a lifelong swimmer who has recently gone blind, won’t let complete vision loss stop her from achieving her dreams. Even after a tragic accident left her paralyzed from the waist down, Olympic swimmer…
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