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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever trained for a marathon, then chances are you’ve heard about (and either love or hate!) the marathon taper. A taper, or tapering, refers to the reduction of exercise before a competition ...

How and when do you stop taking prednisone, a steroid to treat inflammation? Even if you have side effects from the medication, don’t stop cold turkey or cut back the dose on your own if you’ve been ...

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 ...

It’s important to taper steroid medications gradually to avoid unpleasant side effects, but tapering schedules will depend on individual needs and may differ for everyone. A doctor can work with you ...

It all started on a trip to London last year. While browsing wicker baskets at the Columbia Road Flower Market boutique Straw, I spotted a sheath of skinny beeswax candles slightly taller than those ...

Storing taper candles correctly helps protect them from physical and elemental damage. This everyday item keeps your candles ...

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, ...