Category: Health
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Ohio Crypto outbreak to nearly 1,000
Nearly 1,000 people have fallen ill in Ohio following an end of summer Cryptosporidium outbreak plaguing three counties. Last week, the number of sick people grew to 937 confirmed cases and most track back to exposure at local recreational water facilities, according to Outbreak News. Ohio has the most recorded cases of Crypto for the year,…
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Pool drainage tips to avoid harming your local environment
Earlier this month, a commercial pool in Columbia, Missouri drained its pool and sent the water into the local stormwater system. The problem? The pool water was chlorinated and it killed hundreds of fish in a local creek. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources said the pool water dump was a violation of Missouri Clean…
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Pool safety tips for puppies who enjoy taking a dip
We all remember that childhood excitement of going to the pool and playing in the water. What would make you think that our fun-loving dogs are any different? Puppies in the Pool is an event in Tallahassee, Florida on Oct. 1 and 2, where the Trousdell Aquatics Center opens up its activity pool to our…
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World Heart Day: Start swimming for your health
World Heart Day on September 29, sponsored by the World Heart Federation, raises awareness for cardiovascular disease. World Heart Day focuses on teaching people how they can “fuel their hearts and power their lives” to prevent cardiovascular disease, an ailment that affects people across the globe. So, how can you fuel your heart? While running…
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Swim current pools: The treadmill for swimming
You don’t need a lap pool to swim long distance at home. Swim current pools, pools that allow you to swim in place with a resistant water current, bring gym lap pool swimming into the comfort and convenience of your own home. Swim current pools are commonly described as underwater treadmills, and offer a great option for low…
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What you can do for National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One out of every five children in the U.S. is overweight or obese. This means that 17 percent of all U.S. children likely have physical or emotional health problems that can follow them into adulthood. Being overweight or obese early in life increases risk of developing chronic health issues that were once only found in…
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Crypto outbreaks in public pools show need for secondary sanitation
This summer hundreds of swimmers in Arizona and Ohio have become ill after swimming at recreational aquatics facilities infected with Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium parvum is a protozoan that causes severe gastrointestinal illness that can lead to hospitalization. Crypto, as it is commonly called, is spread through fecal matter (i.e., swim diapers or sick swimmers) and presents a challenge because…
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Why dog swimming is the new dog walking
National Dog Day is August 26th and brings attention and awareness to the plight of dogs and encouraged dog adoption. Owning and caring for a dog is not only beneficial for the canine; dogs help owners be more active and social, reduce blood pressure and stress, and improve mood. Walking the dog is a great…