Category: Health
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Disinfection byproducts: The unhealthy side of pool treatment
My last two blogs explained how Clear Comfort’s Advanced Oxidation Process is a safe and effective pool sanitization method. Now I discuss one health issue that makes this new technology so important.
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Asthma more common in Olympic swimmers
Asthma is more prevalent in Olympic swimmers than in other Olympic sports, and the prevalence of asthma in endurance swimmers is higher than in other aquatic sports, according to a new study. The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, included swimmers who competed at the 2005, 2007 and 2009 FINA World…
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Meet former swim champion and coach Claire McDaniel
Meet Claire, a new addition to Clear Comfort’s blog, who comes to us with a great deal of experience in the swimming world. She was a Division I National Champion, five-time All-American, and Team USA Co-Captain at the World University Games in 2007.
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Why (low-chlorine) swimming is great exercise for older adults
As people grow older their physical health becomes more of a concern, but often a their bodies are not as resilient as they once were. Swimming presents a good option for elderly who want to remain fit without traumatizing their joints or exacerbating old injuries.
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Three ways pool chlorine can harm your child’s health
Pool chlorine can have a long-lasting negative impact on children’s health that many pool owners and parents are not aware of. When chlorine destroys contaminants in pool water, it creates harmful disinfection byproducts and chloramines.