Elaine K. Howley

Swimming in places where bacteria proliferate could increase your risk of these common infections

Forty-eight years on, an historic swim between two little-known islands shows that women have always had the write stuff in open water

Spartan Spotlight of Dylan Neel '22

Laurie Craigen ’99 turned to open water swimming because it frightened her, and it led her to waves — physical and otherwise — she never expected.

The unconventional and irreverent Ryan Willis is using his triathlon background in a quest to win $250,000 on Fox’s new survival show.

Explore the causes, symptoms, treatments and strategies for managing bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that can be debilitating.

Triathlon training is good for the heart - until it’s not. Scientists explain how too much endurance training can permanently alter the structure and function of heart, leading to potentially dangerous health issues.

Knowing what to do during a mental health crisis can be life-saving. This guide offers practical steps to help you or a loved one recognize early signs and reach out for help, with a focus on staying safe and finding immediate support.

Whether you're a friend, relative or partner of someone with an eating disorder, your compassion, patience and understanding can make a meaningful difference in their path to recovery.

Learn more about high-end senior retirement communities and whether they're right for you.

Aging parents often need help when working with their health care providers. Here’s how you can make that communication more successful.

Assisted living and memory care are both senior living options, but there are differences that will help you choose what's best for a parent or loved one.