Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning. Most Americans, 85%, say they can swim, ...

“It’s sad because the main population that drown are the underprivileged kids that are out there in the poverty world." BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Belle Center in Buffalo is breaking systemic barriers ...

Off the coast of the Caribbean island of Dominica, sperm whales are making a big splash. Swim alongside them and you may find yourself hooked. Maggie Shipstead is a New York Times best-selling and ...

With summer just around the corner, family medicine physician Dr. Jen Caudle stops by TODAY with tips on how to stay safe around water, including at what age a child should learn to swim, safety ...

Last summer, the city of Paris watched with a combination of disbelief and delight as mayor Anne Hidalgo zipped into a wetsuit went swimming in the Seine—just nine days before the start of the 2024 ...

If you're not a triathlete or competitive swimmer, swimming laps may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of cardio. But jumping into a pool is definitely a worthwhile workout to ...

Tom Westerholm is a Life & Trends Reporter for Newsweek based in Michigan. His work is focused on reporting on trending topics. Tom joined Newsweek in 2023 from Boston.com and previously worked at ...