Photos are so common that we generally walk by them without a second glance. In contrast, painted portraits are substantial and distinctive pieces of personal art. They get noticed. Well-executed port...

A smoldering gaze from a stranger across a crowded room…the open admiration of an attractive male coworker who showers you with compliments…a chance encounter with an old boyfriend who confides th...

Being in a long-distance relationship with someone you love—whether it’s a spouse, a sibling or a child who has gone off to work, to study or even to fight in a war—can be very stressful, especi...

As the saying goes, “The nose knows.” That’s never clearer than when we walk into a room and inhale. What do we smell? The lingering odor of last night’s dinner in the kitchen…a musty scent ...

Storms with winds gusting as high as 75 miles per hour wreaked havoc on home owners’ trees in 2011, which saw 14 weather-related disasters across the US that each surpassed $1 billion in property da...

These secrets will help keep you safe. You’ve probably heard about the scientific studies linking cell phones to a variety of tumors, including brain cancer. The World Health Organization has now c...

Chemical flea collars, sprays, topical products and dips can be effective, but the toxic compounds used in these products can linger in your dog’s or cat’s body and can potentially cause respirato...

While this is a very good year to buy property—mortgage rates are very low, and real estate prices have essentially bottomed out in many areas—the real estate market has divided into two very diff...

When my friend recently told his teen daughter that he would not allow her to stay out past her curfew to attend a party, she did not reply with “Thanks for nothing!” or “You have to!” or even...

The flu isn’t a problem just for humans, pigs, horses and birds—dogs can get it, too…and they can die from it. If you’re surprised by this news, you’re not alone. As early as 1999, research...