Category: Health
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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.
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Emotional Fitness: Reflection of an Olympic Swimmer | Michael Jamieson | TEDxUniversityofStrathclyde
After a career in sports which featured great achievements as well as significant challenges, Michael shares some of his career lessons with the audience. Michael recently ‘transitioned’ out of competitive swimming after 10 years as a professional. He was very privileged to compete and win medals at two Commonwealth Games, European/World Championships and the Olympic…
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Swim From The Heart 2019
Sudden Cardiac Death is one of the biggest causes of natural death worldwide for both children and adults, and Rambam Health Care Campus is trying change that. When you support Swim from the Heart, you help to raise the critical research funds that Rambam needs to fight this devastating condition. Click here to join the…
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Focused on Fitness: 88-year-old swimmer makes a splash
Focused on Fitness: 88-year-old swimmer makes a splash
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Swim England calls for health professionals to be “more proactive” in prescribing swimming
Read more at www.leisureopportunities.co.uk https://youtu.be/S-Ja-4bS_1s