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Exercise Cuts Chronic Pain and Boosts Mobility By Up To 30%.
In 2024, Harvard Health Publishing reviewed studies on how exercise helps chronic pain, like back pain or arthritis. They looked at how activities such as walking, swimming, or yoga affect pain levels, inflammation, and mood in adults with ongoing pain, drawing on clinical trials and expert insights.
You’re Not Just Swimming in Chlorine—You’re Absorbing It.
Recent reports suggest the body absorbs up to 64% of pool chlorine through the skin, with children absorbing as much as 88%. This exposure can lead to skin irritation, dryness, and potential long-term effects like thyroid issues.