Category: Health
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Testimony on Capitol Hill From Katie Hoff, Olympic Swimmer, and Blood Clot Advocate | Stop The Clot
Katie Hoff, Olympic swimmer, and National Blood Clot Alliance Ambassador testifies in front of the United States House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor-HHS about the urgent need for federal funding to support blood clot education and awareness programs. The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early…
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Endometriosis: Experience From an Elite Swimmer | Ignite Athlete
Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition affecting 1 in 9 women worldwide. The condition occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus called the endometrium is found outside of the uterus. This can lead to a range of symptoms, including painful periods, pelvic pain, and infertility.
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There’s Been ‘No Lack of Stories in the Media’ About Eating Disorders in Swim Sports | Sky News Australia
There’s been “no lack of stories in the media” about eating disorders in swim sports, according to Swimming Australia President Dr. Michelle Gallen. “You’re dealing with a very sensitive area when you need to talk to young people around things related to body image in a performance context,” she told Sky News Australia. “Setting some…
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A Grandma Learns to Swim | Float | The New Yorker Documentary
Before she dies, the 82-year-old Bubbe wants to learn how to swim, as chronicled in a short documentary by her granddaughter, Azza Cohen.
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Caitlin Overcame OCD During Lockdown by Pursuing Competitive Swimming | Features | ABC Australia
Takeover Melbourne winner Caitlin is sharing a story about developing obsessive-compulsive disorder during the COVID lockdown. Caitlin describes experiencing anxiety during this period with symptoms including perfectionism, cleanliness, and dermatitis. However, after pursuing an interest in competitive swimming Caitlin found a pathway to better health and wellness.
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Champaign Man Saved by a New Liver, and Adult Swim Team | WCIA News
Jonathan Hill in Champaign is lucky to be alive. He’s been fighting a blood disorder since he was born, and other complications along the way. See WCIA
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Locals Help 90-Year-Old Blind Swimmer Continue Morning Tradition | ABC News
Community spirit is alive and well in the WA town of Albany, with locals rallying to help a 90-year-old blind woman continue her daily ocean swims. See ABC News
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100-Yr-Old Swimmer Sets New World Records — And Isn’t Stopping Any Time Soon | Inspire More
If you think you are too old to learn a new sport, practice a certain activity, or even break a world record, it’s time to think again. When Helena, Montana resident Charlotte Sanddal retired at 73, she decided to try a new sport: swimming. Fast forward to the present and 100-year-old Charlotte hasn’t stopped swimming…
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Serious Warning of Eye Infections for Bathers | ILTV Israel News
Israel’s health ministry issues serious warning to swimmers in the Sea of Galilee; aka the Kinneret.