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Why your tourist brain may try to drown you

During the mid-winter break, many vacationers head south to sandy beaches and turquoise waters. But in their efforts to unwind —and warm up —they often put themselves at risk of drowning by committing a simple cognitive ...

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Brush up on swim safety for summer

(HealthDay)—Before your family pulls out their swimsuits this Memorial Day, brush up on water safety, for your kids' sake.

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Surf's up. be safe

(HealthDay)—Before heading out to ride some waves, surfers should take important safety precautions into account, says the National Surf Schools & Instructors Association.

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Summer beach time means water safety

(HealthDay)—The millions of Americans who will flock to beaches this summer need to keep safety in mind as they frolic in the sand and surf, an expert advises.

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Australian surf deadlier than bushfires, sharks

The Australian surf kills more people than bushfires, cyclones, floods and sharks combined, according to a study released Wednesday which found rip currents were far more likely to be deadly than other natural hazards.