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ARTICLES:

• Summer Sun Smart—Protect Our Kids
  Being out in the sun is great, but too much can be dangerous, especially for children. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day “Don’t Fry Day,” which raises awareness about sun safety... Read More »

• Swimming Promotes a Healthy Heart
  Like any muscle in our body, the heart needs exercise too. Aerobic exercises like swimming and running are the best type of workouts for your heart. Aerobic exercises help strengthen your heart... Read More »

• 5 Fast Ways to Get Ready for Bikini Season
  Use our tips to look great on your float...not look like the float. Get fit and fabulous with smart and simple ideas... Read More »

• Aquatic Exercise
  Many exercise enthusiasts have turned to aquatic exercise.  Aquatic exercise is an activity that millions of people are engaging in and… Read More »

• When Should Children Start Swim Lessons?
  Children are born with the natural ability to kick and breathe underwater, according to the article “Is my child ready for swim lessons?” by Laura Slane. Unfortunately, babies lose this instinct…  Read More »

• Does Controlled Breathing Make You a Better Swimmer?
  Controlled-breathing techniques may make you a better swimmer, but not for the reasons you may think…  Read More »

Videos:

• Healthy Body: How Water Immersion is Good for your Heart
  Dr. Bruce Becker, noted researcher, 'aquaticdoc', explains how the heart functions and what happens to your heart when you immerse in a pool or hot tub, or any body of water, and why it's good for your mental and physical health... Read More »

• Healthy Body: Swimming, Is it the Fountain of Youth?
  Dr Becker, noted researcher, explains what Steven Blair learned in his study of men who swam over a 32 year time span. Their mortality rate dropped by 50%, even better than for runners!...Read More »