What 1,200 miles on a paddleboard taught a writer about 'blue space'
Author Dan Rubinstein paddled from Ottawa to New York City and back to understand how being near water benefits people. His book is called "Water Borne."
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Swimmer circumnavigates Martha's Vineyard ahead of 'Jaws' 50th anniversary
Lewis Pugh wants to change public perceptions and encourage protections for sharks — which he said the film maligned as "villains, as cold-blooded killers."
Underdiagnosed Male Eating Disorders Are Becoming Increasingly Identified
NPR's Michel Martin talks with journalist Soledad O'Brien about her recent reporting on eating disorders among male athletes. O'Brien said social media played a big role in these eating disorders.
Can Extreme Exercise Hurt Your Heart? Swim The Pacific To Find Out
Ben Lecomte wants to be the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean — a 5,500-mile journey. Doctors will monitor his heart remotely to see how intensive exercise affects this vital muscle.