Category: Health
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Lake Nokomis beaches to close after swimmers become ill
Officials are set to close two Lake Nokomis beaches due to E. Coli concerns regarding three children who recently swam at the beach.
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Three dogs die after swimming in pond with blue-green algae
Pet owners across the country are being warned about a potentially deadly toxic algae. Three dogs in North Carolina died last week after swimming in a pond that had blooms of blue-green algae. Anna Werner reports.
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Stephanie Rice – Australian Swimmer & Triple Olympic Gold Medalist
Up Close with Olympian World Record Holder, Stephanie Rice 14 Quick Questions and intimate talk with 3 x Gold Medalist and 5 x World Record holder Stephanie Rice. She will inspire us to live healthy, positive lives and reflect with a mindful stretch.
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Legendary distance swimmer Diana Nyad takes to dry land to create a nation of walkers
Americans are moving less and sitting more — in our cars, at our desks, and on the couch. We’re more sedentary than our parents and grandparents ever were, and it’s wreaking havoc on our health: Obesity is epidemic, type 2 diabetes is a major health concern, and more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. Marathon…
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If you’ve been swimming in pools or area waterways, you may want to listen to this doctor’s advice
Dr. Anna Jackson, a pediatrician with Gundersen Health System in Onalaska, said anyone can get swimmer’s ear, but it’s often seen in kids during the summer when water from swimming makes bacteria more likely to grow in the outer ear canal. Some of the symptoms include ear pain and possible drainage. Jackson said the pain…
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Swimming Advisory Issued For Two Key Biscayne Beaches | NBC 6
The Florida Department of Health has issued a swim advisory for two South Florida beaches after fecal material was found in the water there. Details: http://on.nbc6.com/q9MjvHb
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Is Swimming Good For Lower Back Pain?
Is your lower back hurting? Jump into the pool! Studies show that swimming can relieve pain in patients with lower back pain and build up your body against back pain. Today we’ll look at all the reasons why swimming is good for your lower back pain. Our prediction: you’ll be signing up for a pool…