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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Tips for summer water safety

More than 70% of water recreation deaths are related to alcohol use.

German tourist describes 12-day ordeal, lost in Australian wilderness

Carolina Wilga was found alive on Friday afternoon, nearly two weeks after she disappeared in the bushland. Western Australia Police Force/Facebook

Why My Family’s ‘Weird’ Beach Snack Is Actually The Best

Don't knock it 'til you try it.

Common Beach Activity Leaves Teenager Dead

He was reportedly caught unaware by the rising tide.

The 10 best earplugs for sleeping: how to block out noisy neighbours and snoring spouses

THE TELEGRAPH – Sleeping well is vital to staying healthy. Regularly getting a good night’s slumber will improve mental and physical health, boost productivity at work, help creativity, benefit the immune system and encourage your brain and heart to function properly. Sleep deprivation, meanwhile, can lead to prematurely aged skin, lower libido and heightened susceptibility to diabetes or Alzheimer’s. That’s why it’s important to find the best earplugs for sleeping. According to a survey cited by The...

People who go to bed at this time get the most exercise — it’s not about how much they sleep but when

A new study clearly suggests your bedtime — not your sleep duration — significantly impacts how much moderate-to-vigorous physical activity you get the next day.

High levels of bacteria that can cause fever, vomiting and diarrhea found in these beaches along East and West Coasts

Washington state lists advisories to “stay out of the water” at seven beaches with “high bacteria” in King County.

Woman Was ‘Most Likely’ Bitten by Shark at Jones Beach, Officials Say

The woman had minor cuts to her left foot and leg after being bitten on Wednesday. She was transported to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, officials said.

Efforts bring food safety into focus in the Caribbean

Foodborne diseases pose a significant threat to the wellbeing of Caribbean residents and visitors, impacting one in 49 people annually.

Restless legs syndrome: A common sleep disorder you may never have heard of

CNN – One study estimates up to 29% of adults in Western industrialized countries have restless legs syndrome. It is a condition that too few people can recognize in themselves, and many doctors don’t know how to manage properly, said Karla Dzienkowski, a nurse who is executive director of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation. “Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that is characterized by a need to move that is oftentimes associated with an uncomfortable...

Tomato recall affecting multiple states elevated to highest risk warning by FDA

Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling tomatoes sold to wholesalers in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

White sand beaches, turquoise waters – and traveler’s diarrhea

"If you value the health of your friends and family, steer clear of this place."

CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane

"Travelers can catch measles in many travel settings including travel hubs like airports and train stations, on public transportation like airplanes and trains, at tourist attractions, and at large, crowded events," the agency now says, in an update published Wednesday.

Up at 3 a.m.? This Could Be Why

THE CLEVELAND CLINIC – Next time you wake from a sound sleep and roll over to see those familiar numbers on the bedside clock, know that you’re not alone. Nighttime awakenings are a common phenomenon. “For adults who go to sleep at standard times — say, 10 p.m. or so — 3 a.m. is typically when you’re in REM sleep,” says sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO. REM is the lightest stage of sleep. Below, she...

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