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, ...

This story was originally published on June 27, 2023, and has been updated. Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your life. According to ...

Warmer weather is finally here in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, many pools and beaches are opening for the summer. That’s great for families who want to spend time by the water, but it’s also ...

Navigating ocean waves when your main swimming experience has taken place in the calm waters of pools or lakes is a bit like charging over rocky terrain on a mountain bike as a neighborhood ...

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 ...

Phelps jumped in the pool to help the NFL players learn about water safety after they filmed a video asking for his expertise TODAY Michael Phelps gave the Baltimore Ravens a swimming lesson at their ...

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 ...