Marlene Cimons

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Swimming outdoors in winter? Some love it. But bring a swim parka.

Outdoor winter swimming in a heated pool is good exercise — wet suit optional.

Do they mask? Are they eating out? How covid experts are living now.

All of them want the coronavirus booster as soon as possible. Beyond that, they’re tracking case numbers, wearing masks in planes and eating outdoors whenever it’s an option.

Should teens get their wisdom teeth pulled before troubles start?

Experts say teeth should be removed when they cause problems. But they debate whether it’s good medicine to extract them preemptively when such issues don’t exist.

Multiple myeloma has long been a killer. Therapies are changing that.

New drugs have made it possible to live much longer with the disease, and some scientists even see a possible cure down the road.

Exercise after knee replacement: Why a modified workout may make sense

Doctors encourage physical activity after knee replacement surgery. But it might mean adapting your workouts in ways that lessen the impact on your knees.

Can we make gorillas sick? Study reveals much about them — and us.

Gorilla researchers in Africa gather saliva samples from partially chewed leaves that the primates discard after eating. The scientists then extract the DNA and analyze it for viruses.

Covid experts today: Eating out, masking less, even booking cruises

For some, life is back to normal. Others are still cautious. Some have had covid. All are vaccinated.

Why music causes memories to flood back

She didn’t recognize her husband but could still sing every word to an old Simon & Garfunkel song.

The ‘most common crippling hand condition’ you’ve never heard of

Often, people with this condition mistakenly assume they have arthritis or tendinitis, or don’t notice a problem until their fingers start to bend.

How to avoid slips, trips and injuries on the pickleball court

Pickleball’s popularity knows no bounds, but before you play, invest in the right shoes and consider experts’ tips for avoiding injuries.