63.3% of the menopausal women polled online for the study said they swim specifically to relieve symptoms. One 57-year-old woman stated: “Cold water is phenomenal. It has saved my life.

Lakes, rivers, and oceans may be unsafe to swim in due to ... brown, purple, or red in color. Any splashes of color that look like spilled paint in the water, or suspicious foam or scum on the ...

Here’s how to get started. By Amanda Loudin For many, the idea of swimming in open water is unnerving. The waves, tides and deep waters often prevent people from venturing out. But for those who ...

In the U.S., there have been at least three reported deaths this year from the infection, which occurs when the bacteria enter the nose during submersion in fresh water, usually while swimming.

As soon as travel restrictions were lifted in 2021, she signed up for a weeklong trip to Hawaii with SwimVacation, a Maine-based tour operator that specializes in open-water swimming.