It’s very important to stress this upfront: Many people rely on antidepressants to stay mentally healthy, and you shouldn’t ...

It’s that time of year again. Practices gradually become shorter, the yards start to decrease, and the energy is at an all-time high. It’s taper time. For swimmers, tapering marks the beginning of ...

Many prescription painkillers are opioids. Doctors may have prescribed an opioid for you after surgery or an injury. You might take them if you have pain related to cancer or another condition. Many ...

A swimmer’s favorite words to hear from a coach are “Good job.” But nothing compares to hearing, “We are starting our taper.” That moment feels like the first breath after the final turn in a ...

When I’m deep in ultramarathon training, I crave two things: carbs and comfort. And nothing delivers both like a big bowl of spicy Italian sausage vodka pasta with creamy sauce and a handful of green ...

While training for a half marathon or marathon is anything but easy, following a well-designed program is pretty straightforward. You ramp up your mileage when the program says so, mix in speed work ...

Welcome to I Tried It, a GOLF.com series about golf items - apparel, gear, accessories, etc. - that we've recently taken out for a spin. We're here to give our honest, no-frills takes on the latest ...

A memorial gathering will be held next month for Bernard Taper, a former Chronicle and New Yorker magazine staff writer who put words to paper with uncommon grace and skill and who, as a professor, ...