This story was originally published on June 27, 2023, and has been updated. Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your life. According to ...

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Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning. Most Americans, 85%, say they can swim, ...

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Few things can match going for a swim in the ocean or a lake for its sense of freedom and belonging to something greater. But without the requisite ability, open water swimming can be a risky business ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

Older adults can also be at risk of drowning in backyard pools due to medical incidents, such as a heart attack, or ...

We get it: running is your first love, and nothing quite beats the rush of hitting the pavements (or trails), bagging new PBs or the thrill of that runner’s high. But let’s face it, running is a ...

Navigating ocean waves when your main swimming experience has taken place in the calm waters of pools or lakes is a bit like charging over rocky terrain on a mountain bike as a neighborhood ...

Mine is a familiar story: I used to hate even the idea of running. But, in 2020, when gyms closed their doors, I downloaded the Couch to 5k app, and ran approximately three times a week for the next ...