Category: Health
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This Zoo Created The First ‘Reptile Swim-Gym’ To Keep Its Snakes From Getting Fat
Turns out humans aren’t the only ones who like to stay in shape, just ask the snakes at this zoo in Australia.
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Valparaiso High School swimmer rebounds from acute heart failure
Josh Juhl, a senior and a swimmer at Valparaiso High School, suffered from myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, in 2017. The students plans to attend Indiana University in the fall, and wants to pursue a career as a cardiologist.
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Former national swimmer shares his Ankylosing Spondylitiis (AS) journey
Former national swimmer, Clement Lim, shares his personal journey with Ankylosing Spondylitiis (AS) to raise awareness of the condition.
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Michael Phelps honored for mental health advocacy
Michael Phelps is picking up more hardware — this time for what he’s been doing outside the pool. The Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation, a leading voice in calling for more opportunities for the disabled, said Tuesday the Olympic champion is the recipient of its fifth annual Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion. The foundation told…
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Red tide forced club to find other swim locations, but these swimmers are unfazed
The AMI Open Water swim club loves their Sunday morning swims at Manatee Public Beach. When red tide forced them to swim at other locations, it didn’t stop them from swimming. Now that red tide is gone, they’re back in their favorite waters. Video by Tiffany Tompkins, read more here: https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/…
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If You Swim in the Hudson River, Don’t Stir the Muck
Scientists have found up to 10 times as many pathogens in the Hudson River’s near-shore soil than in its water, according to a new study by the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University. Sewage discharge pipes spew fecal matter into the river estuary, which includes parts of Long Island Sound and New York harbor. Harmful micro-organisms that float…
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Leisel Jones | Fat Freezing & Fat Cavitation Experience
Leisel Jones, Australian former competition swimmer and Olympic gold medallist shares her thoughts on Body Contouring after receiving several fat freezing and fat cavitation treatments at Body Catalyst.
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Is It Okay to Swim with No Tampon during Your Period?
The Doctors welcome OB/GYN Dr. Millie Behera to discuss the story of a woman who admitted to swimming in a public pool while on her period with no tampon. Dr. Behera shares if there are any health concerns regarding this decision.
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Michael Phelps On Depression And The Importance Of Seeking Support
With 28 medals to his name from individual and team events, Michael Phelps is known as being the most decorated Olympian. He’s also known for speaking out about his mental health struggles, and for encouraging others to get the help they need. The former Olympian continued to raise awareness on the subject in a recent interview…