Most Americans, 85%, say they can swim, according to survey data from the American Red Cross. But can they swim well enough to save themselves? Maybe not. The Red Cross has a list of five basic water ...

Kids can pick up new skills very quickly, but sometimes it's better not to start too early, like with swimming. Water safety experts recommend starting swimming lessons not before the age of 5, when ...

Staying active becomes even more important as we get older, but not every form of exercise is kind to your joints. That’s where swimming really comes into its own. Whether you’re easing back into ...

The swim is a fundraiser for the Mackinaw City and St. Ignace volunteer fire departments. Krows swam competitively in college and has coached swimming but hadn’t ever done an open-water swim until two ...

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, ...