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Is Swimming the World’s Best Exercise?

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By Jim Thornton
| SilverSneakers Blog
If you want to add years to your life and life to your years, it’s time to take the plunge and try water aerobics and swimming. Think the fountain of youth is a myth? Not so fast. Researchers at the University of South Carolina department of exercise science have uncovered evidence that it may be quite real. The wrinkle: You don’t drink it. You exercise in it. In a long-term study, researchers analyzed health data from 40,547 men between the ages of 20 and 90.
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10 Tips for a Better Swimming Workout

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By Jim Thornton
| SilverSneakers Blog
Swimming is one of the best exercises for older adults — and you’ll be much better at it after you read this. Swimming may well be the perfect lifelong sport. It’s a low-impact, joint-friendly, sustainable way to stay in great shape at any age. And it can improve longevity and quality of life. If you’re ready for a challenge after you’ve mastered the basics of swimming — or after a prolonged hiatus — there are a few things to keep in mind before diving into the deep end.
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Should all pregnant women be offered testing for group B streptococcus?

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By Kate Walker, Jane Plumb, Jim Gray, Jim Thornton
| bmj.com
Intended for healthcare professionals Toggle navigation The BMJ logo Toggle top menu Education Should all pregnant... Should all pregnant women be offered testing for group B streptococcus?
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