Learning to swim opens the doors to a number of activities, like water aerobics classes, snorkeling, and lap swimming. Not to mention, it can be a lifesaver (literally) in an accident. Yet, almost 40 ...

Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning. Most Americans, 85%, say they can swim, ...

Taking the plunge into a swimming pool might feel intimidating, yet embracing the water could prove to be one of the most beneficial choices for both your mental and physical wellbeing. Beyond the ...

With summer just around the corner, family medicine physician Dr. Jen Caudle stops by TODAY with tips on how to stay safe around water, including at what age a child should learn to swim, safety ...

If you're not a triathlete or competitive swimmer, swimming laps may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of cardio. But jumping into a pool is definitely a worthwhile workout to ...

Off the coast of the Caribbean island of Dominica, sperm whales are making a big splash. Swim alongside them and you may find yourself hooked. Maggie Shipstead is a New York Times best-selling and ...

The tradition dates back more than a century. Cornell claims credit as the first college to mandate swimming in 1905. MIT began its practice during World War II. Poor recordkeeping makes it hard to ...