A wool or synthetic base next to the skin can wick away sweat. A fleece or insulated middle layer can help retain heat. A water-resistant outer layer can protect from weather conditions. The outer ...

Runners in the Spartanburg area are maintaining their fitness routines through the winter months as they prepare for upcoming races in the spring.

Winter Olympians face a number of challenges as they chase Olympic gold. But one of their greatest opponents, that is rarely ...

A man walks by a pile of snow near D.C.'s Federal Triangle Metro station on Wednesday. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post) You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate ...

Health experts say people who decide to exercise in cold weather should be careful about clothing choices and energy expenditure.

At the Winter Olympics, athletes compete in freezing conditions that look dramatic on television but also place intense demands on the body. Cold temperatures are not just uncomfortable—they directly ...

It’s dangerously cold outside, and the forecast calls for temperatures to remain low for the next week. Everyone needs to take precautions, especially older adults. In Successful Aging, we want to ...

The Downtown Canal is currently covered in footprints. Metro Police warns trespassing on the canal is illegal and could be ...