Gaynor Lord: Drowned mum watched cold water swimming programme

Gaynor Lord: Drowned mum watched cold water swimming programme

Norfolk Constabulary Gaynor Lord’s body was recovered from the River Wensum a week after she was reported missing in December 2023 A mother-of-three whose body was recovered from a city’s river after a week-long police search had recently watched a TV show about cold water swimming, an inquest heard. Gaynor Lord, 55, was found in … Read more

Five-year-old boy drowns in swimming pool

Five-year-old boy drowns in swimming pool

A five-year-old boy allegedly drowned after slipping into a community swimming pool in Puppalaguda, Narsingi, on Wednesday.   Police said that Devansh, 5, son of Kalakaula Ravi, 34, a software engineer, was playing with other children of the building when he accidentally slipped into the swimming pool. “The incident occurred at around 8.30 p.m. The pool … Read more

Know the Signs of ‘Dry Drowning’ and ‘Secondary Drowning’

Know the Signs of ‘Dry Drowning’ and ‘Secondary Drowning’

You pay close attention to your kids when they’re swimming or playing in the pool, splashing in the ocean. You make sure a lifeguard is on hand, and you never leave your little ones alone near any water — even the tub. And that’s the right thing to do. But there’s still more you can … Read more

Swimming and Psoriasis: What You Should Know

Swimming and Psoriasis: What You Should Know

SOURCES: Journal of Psychosomatic Research: “Toward a better understanding of social anxiety and depression in psoriasis patients: The role of determinants, mediators, and moderators.” Paul Benedetto, MD, dermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Florida. DermNet NZ: “Psychological effects of psoriasis.” Richard Fried, MD, PhD, dermatologist, clinical psychologist, Yardley Dermatology Associates. John Koo, MD, dermatologist and board certification … Read more

Tokyo 2020 Olympics day six: swimming, golf, rowing gold for Ireland and more – live!

Tokyo 2020 Olympics day six: swimming, golf, rowing gold for Ireland and more – live!

It’s morning in Japan and morning in Australia too. Which means our Aussie readers have a full day of action ahead of them. And given the success of Australia so far it may end up being another day awash with precious metals (and bronze, not sure if bronze is more on the semi-precious end). Anyway, … Read more