In urban India, swimming is seen as more of a relaxing activity one partakes in on holidays, rather than a survival skill that people should know. Lack of public pools and swimming infrastructure in ...

Stripping off and diving into a swimming pool can seem daunting, but braving the water could be one of the best decisions you make for your mental and physical health. Being a strong swimmer is a key ...

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A little over two years ago, in a fit of what I now see was post-retirement mania, I did something that had been kicking around my head for a while: I got my Red Cross lifeguard certification, ...

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