Elaine K. Howley

Here’s what you need to know to select the right birth control option for you and how best to access it.

These best OTC health care products can help ensure a safe and healthy summer. And they're pharmacist and dermatologist approved!

James Clarke made a career of helping others stay water-safe in his adopted home

Yes, you can swim with pierced ears, but you need to take a little time to heal first.

Learn to body surf and catch waves with these tips

It’s never too late to work on strength, technique, and speed

How swimming helps people with dementia stay stronger, calmer, and more connected

Learning to swim has been a triumph for a group of Muslim women in MInnesota who previously had difficulty finding somewhere they could remain adherent to their faith while also overcoming their fear of water.

Whatever works for your body is best

Was swimming the fountain of youth for one medieval ruler?

New England Masters Swim Club's John Seelen returns to swimming after a terminal cancer diagnosis

Prescription meds can be pricey, but these 14 strategies can help you get the medications you need for less.

ere’s what to know about how Medicare could be changing in 2026 and what to do about it.

Sometimes called fibrocystic breast disease, these noncancerous changes in the breast are surprisingly common and typically don’t elevate the risk of breast cancer.

Learn the pros and cons of long-term care insurance to cover assisted living expenses and determine whether it’s right for you.