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Going swimming? Read these tips first. 07/10/2014 Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. Health News myhealthfinder Health Services Health Topics A to Z It’s summertime! Swimming and playing in the water are great ways for the whole family to get active. These tips will help you play it safe. When you go to the beach or pool this summer, keep the focus on fun and safety. Drowning is the leading cause of death from injuries for kids ages 1 to 4. The good news is you can take steps to keep your loved ones safe. Sign the kids up for swimming lessons. If you don’t know how to swim, sign yourself up for lessons, too! Watch all children in the water, even if they know how to swim. Don’t use floating toys like water wings and noodles in place of life jackets. If you have a pool, make sure it’s completely fenced off from the yard. Hint: If you don’t have kids, go ahead and share this email with someone who does. Get more tips for swimming safely. healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 07/10/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: July 10, 2014 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT Heroin, Painkiller Abuse Targeted in 2014 White House Drug Control Policy Pets Harmed by Secondhand Smoke /div Will a Warmer Climate Mean More Kidney Stones? 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT U.S. study finds rates of these painful blockages are rising along with temperatures Don't Blame Bad Weather for Your Aching Back 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT New study discounts notion that wind, rain influence lower back pain Lung Groups: Governments Should Limit or Ban Use of E-Cigarettes 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT Statement says more research needed on health effects of the nicotine-delivery devices New Eczema Drug Shows Promise in Early Trials 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT Dupilumab eased severity of itching, lesions for those suffering chronic cases of skin disease Health Tip: Be Safe at the Beach 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT Wear a life jacket if you can't swim Health Tip: Measuring Your Waist 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT It can help you determine if you're at a healthy weight Study Links Vasectomy to Aggressive Prostate Cancer 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT But the finding doesn't prove cause-and-effect; urologists call for more research Are You Tweeting Your Marriage Away? 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT Study says too much time spent on social media can create friction in relationships Young Pro Pitchers May Face Higher Risk of 'Tommy John' Surgery: Study 07/10/2014 01:00 PM EDT Most players who needed the ligament procedure had it within first 5 years of professional ball This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .