Florida notes

It’s the season to see Key Deer

Dear to the hearts of many are the miniature deer that exist only in the Florida Keys. Fully grown, these K...

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Obsession over six-pack abs puts swimmer in unsafe water

Dear Abby: I’m a 21-year-old man who has been a successful swimmer in high school and now in college...

chew on this

Chew on This: Spices make food flavorful, and more healthy

Science has once again validated observation and common sense. This time it is herbs and spices going throu...

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: Siblings not pitching in when mother needs them

Dear Carolyn: I am the youngest of five siblings. We lost my dad almost a year ago. My parents were marrie...

Skin Deep

What’s the difference between skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing?

Although the terms “skin rejuvenation” and “skin resurfacing” are often used in...

fashion

It’s a wrap: Beach bikini showcase went swimmingly

Fitness

Visually impaired athlete prepares for Ironman triathalon in Hawaii

It is grueling enough to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles, but imagine doing all of that w...

wine

It’s time to give syrah another shot

chew on this

Chew on This: Spices make food flavorful, and more healthy

Science has once again validated observation and common sense. This time it is herbs and spices going throu...

Skin Deep

What’s the difference between skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing?

Although the terms “skin rejuvenation” and “skin resurfacing” are often used in...

Fitness

Visually impaired athlete prepares for Ironman triathalon in Hawaii

It is grueling enough to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles, but imagine doing all of that w...

Plastic Surgery 101

Plastric surgery 101: Puffy eyes can happen to younger people

Q. I'm 25 and hate the way my eyes look! I know that I'm going to need to get my eyes done but am I too you...

JOCK DOC

Jock Doc: New advances in hip-replacement surgery can help in the long term

Q. I have been having hip pain that has gotten worse for several years. I saw my orthopedic surgeon, who sa...

Fit Tip

Fit tip: Do compression sleeves work?

Q: I twisted my knee recently. Do compression sleeves work to help recover from an injury?　

TRAINING

Wake up your slacking muscles

Vaccinations

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? For some, back-to-school doctor visits include HPV vaccine

Gardasil, which protects against four strains of HPV, the most common sexually transmitted virus, has been ...

Going abroad

5 money-saving tips for exchanging currency

Headed overseas? It’s easy to get hit with extra fees and expensive exchange rates when switching cu...

Chautauqua

New York’s edification vacation

The Chautauqua Institution began as an experiment in enlightened vacation learning for Sunday school teach...

France

Life at the ‘end of the earth’ in western Brittany

Do you know where the world ends?

Travelwise

Renting a car for your European trip

Go for the food: Alaska

Reindeer dogs from Anchorage’s cranky hot dog vendor

California

Hammett’s San Francisco: Where noir still lives

The travel troubleshooter

Resort won’t accept my Travelzoo voucher

Q: I recently bought a Travelzoo voucher for pet-friendly accommodations at Yosemite Lakes RV Resort. I ma...

Showtime: London

UK museum looks at epic, intimate sides of WWI

It’s an iconic scene of Britain at war: Thousands of Londoners huddled in Underground stations as Ge...

fashion

It’s a wrap: Beach bikini showcase went swimmingly

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: The comic book death of Archie underscores how far we still have to go to be an inclusive society

Archie Andrews has died, felled by an assassin’s bullet intended for a friend. Let’s pause he...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Reading habits (and media) are a’changing

OK, so I am biased. I’m partial to the rhythm and melody of language, to the thrill of a well-turned...

Tiffany & Co. opens at Aventura Mall

Cardio health

Hispanic, black women bear the brunt of cardiovascular disease

Though African-American and Hispanic women have a higher incidence of risk factors than non-Hispanic white ...

Coral Gables

TV contest victory is milestone for Coral Gables fashion designer

Oscar Lopez of Coral Gables won $100,000 on the TV series Project Runway: Under the Gunn.

Rag & Bone opens boutique at Bal Harbour Shops

Rag & Bone, the fashion brand known for melding classic tailoring with a modern, edgy New York aesthetic, h...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Think before you dial, text, FaceTime, Skype, chat

One of the great wonders of the modern era is the fact that we can pretty much reach anyone at any time, re...

wine

It’s time to give syrah another shot

Seven-day menu planner: Start the week with honey-roasted pork

By the Book

Chill out: Homemade ice cream can be traditional or exotic

YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

Juicy tomatoes soften bruschetta’s bite

First things first: Bruschetta should be pronounced “broo-sketta,” not “broo-shetta.&#...

Cook’s Corner

Pickle power: Tangy veggies give sandwiches a piquant crunch

Dinner in Minutes

Pile this orzo pilaf onto your plate

Here is a light, vegetarian summer supper that will keep your kitchen cool — no need to turn on the ...

Test kitchen

Skewer shrimp for the best grill results

Skewer shrimp for the best grill results

Who knew?

Impress your friends with these food facts

Ask a plumber

Under pressure to update loud toilets

Treasures

Convex mirror antique or just a family heirloom?

Outdoor living

Fire tables are the newest in outdoor furniture

Fire bowls were a great idea; they were just a little low to the ground and not especially attractive. Well...

Ask a plumber

Type of kitchen sink can help narrow down faucet choices

DESIGN TRENDS

Practitioners of ‘modern’ design are softening their traditional starkness

Hot Property: Los Angeles

Ellen sells trophy home to tech billionaire

Ellen DeGeneres has sold the A. Quincy Jones-designed Brody House on Los Angeles’ Westside to Napste...

Interior design

Need more storage? Might have to sleep on that

Restoration Hardware’s catalogs might be getting bigger, but its furniture, if you can believe it, i...

Condo Line

How can condo owners find a competent management firm?

Q: We are a small condominium and have been having a problem in finding a competent management company. We ...

Animal Island: Help me introduce new cat to my pets

Q: I have three cats and a dog, all neutered males. I recently brought home a very friendly female feral ca...

Talking dog: 'Problem' pooch may stem from owner's misbehavior

Last month I had a particularly challenging client to work with, and as usual, I'm not describing the dog. ...

Pet Vet: Dealing with an itchy problem

Skin problems, particularly itchy skin problems, can be quite frustrating to deal with, both as a caretaker...

Talking Dog: Training and treats can stop leash pulling

Question: I have taught my dog Brutus to walk on a leash without pulling, which he does perfectly, but only...

Animal Island: Dog doesn't get along with other canines

Q: My 5-year-old Maltipoo is sweet and lovable, but when she sees another dog, she starts growling and whin...

Miami Beach

Miami Beach tentatively approves dog beach

Dogs may soon be allowed on the sand in a designated area of North Beach.

Miami Beach

Miami Beach may start weekly off-leash dog beach

The proposed dog beach would be between 80th and 81st streets in North Beach.

Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay may change barking-dog law

Current rules say a police officer must witness violations, although the police chief said a videotape also...

In my opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: How much sleep do I really need? Or, 7 is the new 8

Suddenly we’re all talking about sleep — how little we get, how badly we do it. When did some...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: The comic book death of Archie underscores how far we still have to go to be an inclusive society

Archie Andrews has died, felled by an assassin’s bullet intended for a friend. Let’s pause he...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: I’m stressed out, but so is everyone else

My jaw has been hurting lately. The pain is occasional and there’s no physical explanation for it. S...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Kids’ birthday parties have gotten fancier, and that’s a good thing for grandparents

When the last of my children hit their middle school years, I figured my time as a birthday party host ...

Aging

Drum and sing-along class livens the social life of residents at The Palace in Coral Gables

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Reading habits (and media) are a’changing

OK, so I am biased. I’m partial to the rhythm and melody of language, to the thrill of a well-turned...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Handwritten letters — file under ‘obsolete’

One of the pleasures of life is walking to the edge of my front yard, opening the hinged jaw of the black m...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Student loan debt is Millenials’ biggest economic threat

Those of us who have managed to see our children graduate from college without student loans should conside...