Elaine K. Howley

Dublin's beloved open water offering turns 100 in 2019.

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Literature's master of the macabre masterfully swam the James River and defended his prowess in the press.

Freestyle isn't the only stroke you can use in open water.

The irrepressible superstar roars back after cancer.

Learn the pros and cons of in-home senior care vs. assisted living to determine which would be the correct fit for you or your family.

Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment options and more.

Learn about live-in senior care and 24-hour home care to help you make an informed decision.

Find out if you qualify for VA financial benefits that can help cover the cost of senior living.

Knowing when to move is a personal decision. The key is knowing how to initiate the conversation early.

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When my sister died, I blamed myself. She was just three-and-a-half years old, and I, the big sister at age 8, had been the bone marrow donor in the last-ditch effort to cure her aggressive leukemia. It didn’t work, and in my kid’s brain, that failure translated to my failure.

Discover effective breathing techniques that can help relieve asthma symptoms.

Learn about the different types of blood cancer, as well as symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Plunging into open water is often a refreshing—sometimes even a shockingly cold—experience. But depending on where and when you’re swimming, the water may not feel cool at all. If said hot spot is the site of your next open water race, that makes performing your best all the more challenging, particularly if you’re more accustomed to dealing with cooler temperatures.