Elaine K. Howley

Wheezing, coughing and gasping for air may be the result of any number of problems, but for many Americans, a condition called asthma is the reason they can’t always catch their breath.

Schizophrenia causes observable structural and functional changes to the brain

How are they different and where do these two mental health conditions overlap?

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. But the simple proposition of living at home can be made much more complicated when your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form or dementia.

Feeling bloated? You’re not alone. Abdominal bloating and gas are among the most common digestive complaints that doctors hear from patients.

After conquering his fear of the water, Brian Bergford now competes to win in Masters swimming.

The Cavills' aquatic skills made them world-famous

Strategies for coping with water that's too warm

Though pool and open water competitions are quite different, swimmers can and do excel in both

A fraudulent English Channel swim paved the way for governing organizations in marathon swimming.

Alzheimer’s and other dementias radically change the lives of patients, caregivers and loved ones.

Know the symptoms and treatments for this chronic, progressive neurological disorder.

This common element is present in the brains of many people with Alzheimer’s, but it probably doesn’t cause the disease.

Changes in the brain can lead to the symptoms we recognize as dementia.

Types, effectiveness and side effects of this noninvasive treatment for certain types of psoriasis.