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Reap the health benefits of fermented foods with these 9 recipes How to eat more kimchi, yogurt and other fermented ingredients in fun and delicious ways.

Dogs learn words the same way babies do, new research suggests In a brain activity study, dogs seemed to listen for consonants to figure out when one word ends and another begins, shedding light on how human speech may shape the canine brain.

Say More: My daughter is a successful doctor. She supports her slacker boyfriend. He is “socially dysfunctional.” What does their daughter see in him?

The worst airports if you have a connecting flight Short layover? You may want to think twice before booking through these transport hubs.

These laundry mistakes are fading your dark clothes Experts say to avoid washing darks with linty fabrics, overdoing the detergent and using the heavy-duty wash cycle, among other tips.

Carolyn Hax: Best friend’s wife calls, wanting loan to pay secret debt She took out a credit card in her husband’s name, and now wants his best friend to help cover for her.

Miss Manners: Roommate and her boyfriend take over your dorm She has a private room in their dorm. Why can’t she and her boyfriend hang out in there?

Asking Eric: Father doesn’t know how to talk to child about infidelity Did he do the right thing telling his then-teen daughter about her mother’s cheating?

Need advice? Join columnist Carolyn Hax’s weekly chat (Sept. 25 | 12 p.m. ET) Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.

4 spicy, fruity and sweet liqueurs to give your bar cart global flair These liqueurs flavored with chiles, spices, pandan and matcha are adding international interest to cocktail traditions.