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Phytoncides: the hidden power of plants and how hiking heals
By Julia Clarke published
We explore the invisible chemical compounds emitted by plants that are credited with boosting our immunity
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Work to clean up polluted wild swimming spots in jeopardy, campaigners say
By Rosee Woodland published
Pressure groups warn of lengthy delays to river clean ups due to government red tape
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Ultra runners face risk of kidney damage, finds study
By Dave Golder published
Runners should be aware of the danger signs, especially during the early parts of an ultra
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"Someone is going to die" - shocking warning about river pollution as wild swimming season starts
By Rosee Woodland published
Lawmakers and campaigners say fatalities are next after an outbreak of dangerous water-borne disease
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What is hiker's rash? And is it serious?
By Julia Clarke published
Hiker’s rash presents as a cluster of red bumps that typically appear on the lower legs after hiking
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"We're not responsible for telling you whether you can swim in the rivers or not" - shocking message from water company polluting a world-famous river
By Rosee Woodland published
Water company on the defensive after discharging dangerous levels of waste into the Thames
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Hikers made a grisly discovery at this famous beach, and the police are involved
By Rosee Woodland published
Human remains were spotted by walkers when an ancient wall collapsed
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"Don't even think about wild swimming here" - new study reveals shocking pollution levels in the Thames
By Rosee Woodland published
Water company accused of discharging dangerous levels of waste into the world-famous river
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