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Articles Every Child a Swimmer by 3
Here are some fun and informative articles regarding the health benefits of swimming, about babies in water, water safety, and many, many more topics.
Exercise & Immunity
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Nov 03-2009
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A recent article in the journal Brain, Behavior & Immunity published some interesting findings regarding exercise and immunity, especially with all the “flu” news going around today. There were three groups
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Swimming Aids Asthma Symptoms in Children, Study Finds
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Sep 09-2009
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ScienceDaily (Aug.27, 2009) – Research has shown that swimming aids asthma symptoms in children. The activity has been proven to be an effective non-
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Water: A Vertical and Horizontal Fitness Tool
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Apr 30-2009
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Water is an incredible resource for fitness because it simultaneously provides buoyancy and resistance. Water exercise works for everyone, every body and every ability level. Whether or not...
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New National Study Confirms Swim Lessons for Young Children Can Protect Against Drowning
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Mar 11-2009
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Tustin-based Swim for Life Foundation pledges support for research that was recently announced by the National Institute of Health. The study concludes that participation in formal swimming lessons was associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of drowning...
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Swimming Lessons for Tots Saved Lives, Study Finds
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Mar 09-2009
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Some people believe even babies should be taught to swim to help protect against drowning. Others say swimming lessons too early in life could decrease a child's fear of water and give parents a...
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Myths and Truths of Winter Swimming
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Nov 07-2008
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Over time, there have been wives tales about winter exposure that have left many parents confused and believing these myths. The following medical facts were given by Dr. Norm Payne, of Payne Pediatrics in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida...
Myth #1: Swimming, cold and
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Why Children & Teens Benefit from Exercise in the Water
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Aug 29-2008
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Water is a unique medium that offers opportunity for everyone: Newborns, toddlers, children, teens, adults and the elderly, including athletes, arthritic, and the injured. Swimming is the only sport....
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ADD/ADHD & Swimming
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Aug 25-2008
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There has been lots of buzz lately around anything Michael Phelps. He has earned his place in American Sports History, and we haven’t even begun to see the ripple effect of his wins. With that said, his mother, Debbie, has been very forthwith about his struggle with ADHD and how swimming
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Water's Healing Abilities
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Aug 01-2008
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We have always known that water makes us feel better. Fortunes go into pools, hot tubs, and baths, and aquatic therapy has been very productive. Finally, Dr. Bruce Becker, clinical professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine in Seattle, has uncovered scientific...
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The Fountain of Youth is IN the Water
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Jul 25-2008
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Southern California is a Mecca of water. Though we are, technically, a desert, pools make us a water haven. We love water. We are drawn to water from as early as we can remember. They say that 9 out of 10 children will...
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Swimming Year Round Makes a World of Difference
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Sep 07-2007
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Most children take swimming lessons for a few weeks, or even a few months during the summer only. This is fun and convenient, as the pool is a nice place to cool down and have some fun, and Mom or Dad can get a tan while s/he waits. However,...
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Why Swim Year Round?
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Sep 07-2007
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Water is a unique medium that offers opportunity for everyone: Newborns, toddlers, children, teens, adults and the elderly, including athletes, arthritic, and the injured. Swimming is the only sport one can do, literally, from first breath to last. It is...
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Learn to Swim. . . for LIFE! Because We Don't Learn by Accident
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Jun 22-2007
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During a 5th grade, end of year pool party, all the children were called inside to eat lunch and the lifeguard was sent home. After lunch was served, an adult chaperone noticed thatone of the boys was missing. After checking the bathroom and calling for him, someone checked the pool to find him on the bottom...
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The Magic of Water for Babies and their Daddies
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Jun 08-2007
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We all know that babies need stimulation, but too much stimulation can be very harmful in several ways. Babies easily suffer from sensory overload, including what they see, hear, and feel. They react by crying. Much of what we...
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When Do Children Feel A-M-A-Z-I-N-G?
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May 10-2007
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This generation of parents, as with others in the past, wants to give our children all the opportunities that we did or never did have, and more. We want to be sure that any of the emotional
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Physical Fitness & Self-Esteem
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Oct 06-2006
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In this age of cultural obesity, with optional P.E., and more stagnant entertainment than ever, it is increasingly up to the parents to teach and instill a love for activity and exercise in their children. We can do this by...
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Swimming Immediately After Eating
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Oct 06-2006
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Was your mother right? Is it dangerous to swim after eating? Do you really have to wait at least thirty minutes after eating to avoid stomach cramps and possibly drowning?...
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Forever Fit or Obese
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Sep 29-2006
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In this age of cultural obesity, with optional P.E., and more stagnant entertainment than ever, it is increasingly up to the parents to teach and instill a love for activity and exercise in their children. We can do this by...
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Your Child's First Class. . . Will You Survive It?
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Aug 01-2006
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We are in the business of providing sports lessons for children. About 1/3 of our students are toddlers. Most of our little clients burst in the door, ready for class. But, let’s face it, anytime you're working with kids, things don't always turn out as planned...
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Water Babies
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May 02-2006
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Can infants really swim? You bet they can! Most infants, from birth to between four and six months, have what is called a Swim Reflex. When submerged...
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