Category: Health
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I’m Cold Water Swimming Now | Why Cold Water Immersion Is Good for Us | Outdoor Theory
I’m cold water swimming now, or as I called it as a kid, swimming. Turns out cold water is incredibly good for us. It creates cold shock proteins in our bodies, improves mood, and alleviates pain. I decided to try out cold water immersion for one month and I’m loving the way that it makes…
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Wild Swimming with the Nairn Selkies | Jules & Greg’s Wild Swim | BBC Scotland
In Nairn, Jules and Greg meet up with the Nairn Selkies, who tell them about the unexpected physical and mental benefits of sea swimming.
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Canadian Swimmer Breaks Three World Records at 99 Years Old | Guardian Sport
Betty Brussel, 99, has broken three world records in the 100 to 104-year-old age class.
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Competitive Swimmer, 84, Hopes ‘Team Dream’ Documentary Will Help Create Change | 13 On Your Side
Ann Smith is competing in swimming as a way to accomplish her goal to be 100 years old.
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The 93-Year-Old Woman Still Taking on Victoria’s Most Famous Swim | 7 News Australia
A 93-year-old grandmother is in her final week of training, about to become the oldest swimmer, at Lorne’s Pier to Pub. Five thousand people have signed up for the event, bringing Victoria’s surf coast, a major tourism boost.
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Olympic Swimmer Carrie Bates Weighs in on ‘Dry January’ | KGW News
Olympic gold medalist swimmer Carrie Bates is a national recovery ambassador for Hazelden Betty Ford in Newberg, and talks to KGW about the benefits of Dry January. Seen KGW8
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Aquatic Therapy for Chronic Nerve Pain Relief | Avera Health
It’s estimated that one out of every five Americans experiences some form of chronic nerve pain. Sometimes it’s a result of a serious injury other times it’s simply from sleeping or sneezing wrong. Relief from that pain can be found in a variety of ways, but in tonight’s Avera Medical Minute, we’ll explain why for…
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Geneva HS Freshman Dies After Having Stroke After Swim Practice | ABC 7 Chicago
A suburban high school freshman has died after having a stroke during swim practice. A swim coach for James Oliver, 14, said that the teen collapsed at West Chicago High School Dec. 8. In a letter to parents, the principal at Geneva High School said Oliver suffered an AVM stroke and brain hemorrhage and was…
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Olympic Swimmer Details Struggle With Asthma | CityNews
Olympic Gold Medalist Maggie Mac Neil speaks with CityNews’ Sports Reporter Lindsay Dunn about her struggles with asthma and being named the Best Female Athlete in the world.