Category: Health
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Shed Talks Shoulder Issues Swimming
Here is a very simple exercise that can help alleviate most of the shoulder issues people have when swimming. Those have to do with the front part of the shoulder that can get very sore and tight. But that area is not what causes the issue. Watch this video to see where it comes from…
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Dementia Friendly Swimming – Ripley Leisure Centre
Swim England’s Dementia Friendly Swimming programme is aiding the mental and physical health of a group of people living with dementia.
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Survey: 51 percent of Americans use swimming pools as communal bathtubs
With summer just around the corner, a new survey revealed that just over half of Americans knowingly contribute to swimming pools becoming dirtier. The survey, conducted by Sachs Media Group, found that specifically 51 percent of people reported using public swimming pools as communal bathtubs. The people who participated in the survey reported they used…
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Simon Thomas Takes Part in Cold Water Swimming | This Morning
In the second episode of our new wellbeing series, Simon and his son Ethan, visit their local lido to swim together, a place where they can get away from everything and be together as father and son. Simon then takes part in some cold water swimming in the River Ouse. The practice is hugely beneficial…
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22 Lifeguards Develop ‘Swimmer’s Itch’ After Exam in LA Lake
Twenty-two Los Angeles lifeguards have filed a grievance with the city for developing rashes and respiratory problems following a swim exam at a freshwater lake. The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that the lifeguards were treated for “swimmer’s itch” — a condition caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites. The grievance claims the parks…
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Life Drives Success | Ep 11 Katie Hoff, Olympic Swimmer & Medalist
On this week’s episode of Life Drives Success, Nick interviews Olympic bronze medal-winning swimmer Katie Hoff. The two sat down to discuss Katie’s ascent to the pinnacle of her sport, her early retirement due to blood clots and how she’s been able to use the experience gained from her athletic successes in the subsequent chapters…
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The Brain-Eating Amoebas of Kerosene Creek
Kerosene Creek is a natural hot spring near Rotorua, on the North Island of New Zealand. And there have been official warnings for years: don’t put your head under water. It turns out that “brain-eating amoebas”, naegleria fowleri, are a real, if rare, thing.
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Maddy Banic Opens Up About Mental Health
Tennessee swimmer Maddy Banic saw her life spiral out of control after her freshman season, leading her to the brink of suicide. From her lowest point, Banic authored a courageous fight towards recovery while finding a purpose beyond the pool.