Swimming across cultures
April 2025,  Bodycare,  EXTRA,  FEATURES,  HEALTH

Swimming: a tool for health across cultures

We’re thrilled to introduce new regular contributor, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi who will be sharing the latest news and views from the medical world. To kick us off this month, Dr Hussain shares how swimming has promoted health across cultures

From the tranquil waters of ancient bathhouses to the rigorous training of samurai warriors, swimming has long been recognised as a powerful tool for health and wellbeing.

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