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Hooray for the United States' surgeon general for saying it’s okay for women to have bad hair days. For once, I’m not being sarcastic. I really like this message because I’ve heard that excuse before. Actually, I’ve experienced it before.

Work this season's hot trend of mixing bright colours

These green wonders can strengthen bones, counteract obesity and provide the iodine we need for proper thyroid functioning. Try these healthy recipes

Here's a tip on how to cook a flavourful, delicious turkey, plus a brine recipe

Remember bird flu? According to the United Nations, now would be a good time to refresh your memory if you’d let the virus slip from your mind.

10-minute gourmet: Toss your takeout menus and make your own homemade pizza dough! Plus, we've got four flavourful variations and five ways to use it

Chatelaine editor's pick: "As a food writer, I’d slipped into what I call ‘the foodie bubble,’ a magical place where everyone talks about ramps, perfect local peaches, and smoked duck prosciutto," says Le Cordon Bleu–trained Kathleen Flinn in The Kitchen Counter Cooking School.

Ladies, don’t lose heart. You may not own your own home; you may not have any savings to speak of (does an overdraft count?), and occasionally, you may find yourself so flat broke by mid-month that you have to put that box of tampons on your Visa. But did you know that you’ve got something altogether more valuable than money, real estate, cash and your pride?

Forget the freshman 15: A recent study out of Ohio State University found that women are more likely to gain weight in the two years after marriage, and men are more likely to gain in the first couple of years after a divorce.

Did the low-carb craze make you banish corn? Well, bring it back! It's a source of fibre and potassium, and it's in season right now.

These questions and more (tips on sharpening knives) answered by Chatelaine's food editor, Claire Tansey

Don’t fear mixing and matching your bright shades. A pro stylist gives us great advice on how to wear them together