Easy tips for enjoying your aquatic workouts for the long haul. Searching for a low-impact, high-results workout? Look no further than the pool! Water-based exercises can build your muscles and improve your flexibility without stressing your joints. A medical facility, like Sagewell Health & Fitness, can help you create a […]
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Long-term health effects of Hawaii’s fuel-tainted water are unclear, CDC and Navy say
Military medical officials have formed a joint working group to address the immediate health issues of service members and families affected by the fuel-tainted water in Hawaii, but little is known about what the long-term health effects could be. It’s also not clear how the newly established Defense Department incident […]
Can Cold Water Plunges Really Reduce Anxiety and Depression?
Even if it’s not the placebo effect, it’s still unclear which component of cold-water swimming may contribute to reported improvements in mood and well-being, said Mike Tipton, professor of human and applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, who studies the body’s reaction to extreme environments. […]