Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: In-laws say the meanest things

Adapted from a recent online discussion.

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Guest howls over dog’s attendance at wedding

Dear Abby: Is it acceptable to bring a teacup-sized dog to a wedding? The excuse was, “Well, the wed...

Seven-day menu planner

Plan your meals a week at a time or pick and choose your favorites. Each meal comes with a shopping list.

Ask Nancy

Ask Nancy: My mother won’t listen to her doctors

Q. My sister and I are constantly taking my 86-year-old mother to the doctor for her real and/or imagined p...

Cooking

A cut above: Sharp knives are a home cook’s greatest tool

Cook’s Corner

Layered picnic coleslaw is a sight to behold

Today’s Special

Parmigiano-Reggiano earns its reign as king of cheeses

YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

Cheese-filled jalapeños make parties pop

Jalapeños are typically thought of as a seasoning, something to chop up or slice to make something els...

Ask Nancy

Ask Nancy: My mother won’t listen to her doctors

Q. My sister and I are constantly taking my 86-year-old mother to the doctor for her real and/or imagined p...

Fitness

Broward trainer focusing on women’s health — not their looks

A Coconut Creek trainer is working with women to focus on their health, not their looks. She’s one o...

Eye health

Eyes are window to potential problems in the body

Fit Tip

Fit tip: Eat more mangoes

Q: I love mangoes but they are so sweet they must be bad for me. Is this true?

Chew on this

Don’t pass up beans, sardines and healthy oils when shopping

I love sound bites as much as the next nutritionist. These are the catchy, easy-to-remember phrases that ar...

Healthcare

Affordable Care Act creates residencies for doctors in South Florida health centers

Community Health of South Florida trains physicians to help combat primary care doctor shortages.

Skin Deep

The connection between lymph and how you look

You’ve surely heard the word “lymph” or are familiar with the concept of “lymph...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Florida healthcare officials give tips on how to avoid mosquitoes carrying chikungunya

After two locally acquired cases of chikungunya were reported in Florida, healthcare officials are remindin...

Bar scene: United Arab Emirates

Craft cocktails are on the rise in Dubai

Cocktails and Muslim culture don’t exactly go hand in hand. On a recent trip to Dubai, however, I wa...

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia museum’s golden goddess glows again

Golden goddess glows again

Travelwise

A dozen ways to save on family vacations

Rick Steves

Europe’s oddball museums broaden perspectives

American Southwest

Grand Canyon — a hiking challenge for the mostly over-the-hill set

A group of friends, ages 49 to 76, warms up at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah.

California

San Francisco with the kids

When visiting San Francisco,” the variety of activities and dining options can be overwhelmingh. Eve...

The travel troubleshooter

Should United Airlines pay for its mistake, or should I?

Q: I am writing to you for advice and help regarding a most frustrating experience with booking award trave...

Bed check: North Carolina

A dignified inn, minus the starch

“Do you think you'll need a sportcoat?” I ask as we get ready for dinner at the Washington Du...

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...

Mannequin makeover

Retailers are adding thicker waists, saggier breasts and back fat to mimic shoppers’ actual shapes

Seven-day menu planner

Plan your meals a week at a time or pick and choose your favorites. Each meal comes with a shopping list.

YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

Cheese-filled jalapeños make parties pop

Jalapeños are typically thought of as a seasoning, something to chop up or slice to make something els...

Today’s Special

Parmigiano-Reggiano earns its reign as king of cheeses

Cooking

A cut above: Sharp knives are a home cook’s greatest tool

Cook’s Corner

Layered picnic coleslaw is a sight to behold

Cooking

Got olives? Try tapenade at home

Olive tapenade, an earthy, salty paste of olives, capers, anchovies, garlic and other flavorings, is easy t...

COOKING

Dive in to a big bowl of cold soup this summer

The sun is blazing. The sweat is dripping. The air feels as if it is sticking to your skin.

Miami Flavors

Miami Flavors: Spotlight on Nicaraguan food, ingredients

The varied cuisine of Nicaragua, from chicken-filled nacatamales to cheesy quesillos, is well represented i...

Washington Report

The red flags bankers see

A new survey offers buyers a rare peek inside the heads of credit-risk managers at financial institutions.

Open and shut case

How to choose and hang shutters

Although glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, they’re still popular fo...

The ABCs of house painting

Painting is one of the easiest way to transform the look of your home, and yet, often, we’re just no...

Hot Property: Los Angeles

Melanie Brown spices up the neighborhood

Melanie Brown — also known as Mel B or Scary Spice from her days with the British pop group Spice Gi...

Style

Icelandic design branches out

Being a small, sparsely populated island nudged up against the edge of the Arctic Circle hasn’t stop...

Home and Garden

Landscaping: Feeling the music of a well-designed garden

In a well-designed garden, you can feel the music.

Condo Line

Confusion over reserve funds and insurance deductibles

Q: Our condominium has a line item in the budget for an insurance deductible of $5,000. Our actual deductib...

Living smart

Reduce costly false alarms with your security system

The occasional security system false alarm may seem like a minor homeowner hassle, but it’s actually...

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...

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...

How to care for your pet without breaking the bank

It's a shame furry friends can't pay for themselves. Though wagging tails after a long day at work may make...

Pet Vet: Rabbits can show aggression, especially males

Andrea writes in concerning her 18-month-old male Netherland Dwarf rabbit that has suddenly become aggressi...

Dog lovers nationwide unite for ill pitbull Sheba

The precarious medical condition of Sheba has improved - along with the finances of a Chicago animal rescue...

Animal Island: Rug-pulling cat needs his own carpet to claw

Q: My 14-year-old male cat keeps pulling up threads on new carpet on my previously wood stairs. Please help...

Miami Beach

Miami Beach tentatively approves dog beach

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

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...

In My Opinion

AnaVeciana-Suarez: Ah, the freedom of summer

Surely no season ushers in insouciance so completely as summer. Not spring, with its profusion of violent c...