Category: Health
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New website helps people avoid swimmer’s itch
People wondering about catching swimmer’s itch can get in the know with a University of Alberta website before heading to the lake this summer. SWIMMERSITCH.ca lets people report their own cases of the rash, alert others to problem areas around North America, learn more about the condition and fill out a survey that helps U…
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Hip Displaysia to Collegiate Swimming – Meadow’s Comeback Story
Gilmour Academy Swimmer, Meadow Hynd almost gave up on a successful swimming career due to hip dysplasia. University Hospitals’ unique team approach to treating this condition helped her get back to the sport she loves along with a spot on a college roster.
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Ocean swimming changes skin microbiome, could raise infection risk
Ocean water exposure changes the human skin microbiome and could increase the likelihood of infection after swimming, according to findings presented at ASM Microbe. “Our research demonstrated that ocean water washed off normal bacteria and simultaneously deposited ocean-borne bacteria onto the skin,†Marisa Chattman Nielsen, MS, a PhD candidate at the University of California, Irvine,…
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Protect your kids from serious health risks in swimming pools
There is no better feeling than seeing a pool that’s inviting you in for a refreshing swim. And it’s almost guaranteed that if you have small children, they will want to jump in the pool immediately if it looks appealing. At the same time, you want to make sure that your children will remain safe.…
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How safe is your public pool? Half of all Americans use swimming pools instead of showers
How safe is your public pool? Half of all Americans use swimming pools instead of showers
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Swimmer’s Ear – Syboney Zapata, MD
Summertime means more swimming at pools and beaches. That, in turn, may mean more cases of swimmer’s ear, an infection often brought on by water remaining in the ear after swimming. https://youtu.be/BeQEvx_osmA
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Oklahoma toddler ends up in ER after swimming in Green Country lake
An Oklahoma mother says her toddler ended up in the ER after a swim in a Green Country lake. They say it happened after a trip to Bluestem Lake in Osage County.
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‘Good Boost helped me regain my movement’
Using Good Boost as a form of rehabilitation helped me stand up on my left leg again.