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Take The Plunge

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Research supports what every swimmer knows – that of all types of exercise, swimming is particular­ly exhilarati­ng. That’s because being submerged in water increases blood flow to the brain more than other exercise can. This steady blood flow speeds oxygen and nutrients to the brain. And, unlike the poor brain blood flow and circulatio­n that is linked to mental illness, a swimmer’s greater brain blood flow builds a healthier, happier mind.

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