Locations:
Search IconSearch

Tag: swimming

Caregivers holding toddler, playing in ocean
June 18, 2024/Infectious Disease

How To Stay Safe From Recreational Waterborne Diseases

You can reduce your risk by not swallowing water, and showering before and after swimming

Jellyfish sting on wrist and thigh
May 20, 2024/Primary Care

Should You Pee on a Jellyfish Sting?

This persistent myth isn’t true and can actually cause more pain than relief

Kids playing in ocean/sea waves
March 29, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Everything You Need To Know About Sea Lice and Seabather’s Eruption

Sea lice aren’t really lice, but these tiny creatures can trigger an unpleasant allergic reaction

Older male in helmet biking on forest trails
January 17, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

What Does ‘Moderate-Intensity Exercise’ Mean Anyway?

From gardening to walking for 30 or more minutes, you want to get your heart rate up 50% to 60%

Advertisement

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy

People swim laps in lanes at indoor pool.
August 15, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Just Keep Swimming: 9 Health Benefits of Water Workouts

A lower-impact way to keep your heart strong and your mind sharp — and it’s so relaxing!

Person swims with flotation device in hands while doing laps at indoor pool.
August 14, 2023/Lung

Can Indoor Pools Cause Chlorine Cough?

Germ-killing chemicals in the water can lead to respiratory issues

child swimming under water
July 24, 2023/Ear, Nose & Throat

How To Steer Clear of Swimmer’s Ear

Ear plugs, bathing caps, hydrogen peroxide and hair dryers can all help keep ears clean and dry

Closeup of wrinkles on fingers and hand due to water exposure for an extended period.
July 6, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

Why Water Turns Fingers and Toes Into Prunes

Your blood vessels shrink and your skin forms wrinkles to help you grip objects

Children swimming and snorkling in a public swimming pool.

‘Urine’ for Some Bad News: Peeing in a Pool Isn’t a Good Idea

Despite unhealthy side effects, 40% of adult Americans still pee in pools

2 people doing wall squats after run.
April 5, 2023/Orthopaedics

5 Best Exercises for Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

Wall squats and calf stretches are among the exercises that can help ease knee pain

BackPage 1 of 2Next

Advertisement

Ad