Month: June 2025

Whether you’re swimming competitively or recreationally, there’s a lot to know about pools, strokes, competition and terminology. But if you’re willing to put in the work, you can enjoy one of the best workouts there is—with all of the health benefits that go along with it. Swimming is a high-impact, low-impact exercise that can strengthen…

A beach is a geographical formation of loose sediments, usually sand, gravel or pebbles, located along a body of water (including lakes, seas and oceans). Beaches are important habitats for marine organisms and are central to the economy, culture and tourism in many coastal areas. They are subject to natural processes of erosion and sedimentation,…

Love is a complex emotion that means different things to everyone. It can be a feeling of attraction and attachment to people, animals, things, or even ideas. It can be a positive force that inspires us to change and improve ourselves and the world around us. It can also be one of the most painful…

When you think of swimming, perhaps memories of summer splashing around in the pool with friends or your high school swim team float to the surface. Perhaps you’re a competitive swimmer or simply enjoy the challenge of getting better. Whatever your motivation, swimming offers an outstanding full-body workout that will strengthen all your major muscle…

A beach is the area along a body of water, such as an ocean, lake, river or even a large pond that is characterized by loose bits and fragments of material, mostly sediments. The sediments, which may be sand, gravel, pebbles, cobbles, or boulders, are the result of wave erosion and deposition, and a combination…

For millennia, philosophers, prophets, and poets have pondered love—what it is, how to cultivate it, and its various forms. But scientists, until recently, haven’t been comfortable studying it explicitly. In fact, it’s only in recent decades that psychologists have become more comfortable with the idea of studying human love at all. Until now, they have…

Swimming is one of the most popular forms of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. The low impact nature of the sport makes it an excellent choice for people with certain health conditions or injuries and it is also a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness. However, the benefits of swimming extend well…

A beach is a depositional landform formed from sand, gravel, and crushed seashells that have been carried by waves to a coastline. There are three different types of beaches: the first, a narrow strip of sediment bordering a rocky or cliffy coast; the second, a broad, flat marine or fluvial accumulation of sand (free beaches);…

For millennia, philosophers and poets have pondered what love is and how to cultivate it. Scientists have been less comfortable with the subject, but in recent decades have come to see that a scientific study of relationships and the feelings they generate can be useful in enhancing well-being, bridging divides and contributing to a meaningful…

Swimming is a fun, low-impact and effective workout for people of all ages and abilities. While many swimmers participate in competitive swimming at the Olympics and other major competitions, millions more take part in swim lessons, recreational leagues, community pools and local masters groups for a life-long fitness activity that can be enjoyed throughout one’s…