Discover why, after just a few minutes in wet conditions, the palms of your hands, the soles of your feet and, in particular, your fingertips, transform from smooth to wrinkly.
Is It Injury or Just Soreness? Understanding Swimmer’s Shoulder
One of the most important things for every athlete to know is the difference between normal muscular soreness and fatigue vs. early symptoms of serious injury.
Kids Can Drown Even After Leaving the Pool — How to Avoid It
Dry drowning and secondary drowning are two ways that kids can drown even after leaving the water. That’s why every child who’s struggled in the water should be taken to an emergency room.
Why Swimming is Great Exercise for All Fitness Levels
While swimming is a potentially lifesaving skill and a great physical fitness activity, it also can be a tremendous source of fun, a rehabilitation tool, a confidence builder for kids, a lifetime hobby or an ultra competitive sport.
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Find the answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Exercise physiologist Christopher Travers, MS, answers this one.
Should You Pee on a Jellyfish Sting?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Emergency medicine physician Pedro, Perez, MD, answers this one.
3 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick From Contaminated Pools, Lakes
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Your Mother’s Health Advice: Exposed (Infographic)
Mom. We love you. And we know you care a lot about our well-being. That’s why we talked to some medical experts about your health advice — just to be sure we’re all on the same page. Special thanks to Michael Rabovsky, MD, for his insight on these matters.
What Does Moderate Exercise Mean, Anyway?
If you talk to a doctor or read physical fitness guidelines, you’re going to come across the phrase “moderate-intensity exercise.”
It’s one of the guiding principles behind fitness recommendations. But patients often are left wondering: What does moderate really mean?
Is Chlorine in Indoor Swimming Pools Hard on Your Lungs?
In winter or on a rainy day, an indoor pool can be just the way to get moving and to get your heart pumping. However, common chemicals in pool water that can get more concentrated indoors may make it harder on your lungs. “The main concern with indoor pools is the chlorine, which is used … Read More