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Should Bert and Ernie get married?

Should Bert and Ernie get married?

Should Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie declare they’re gay and get married? That’s what an online petition on the activist website Change.org would like to see happen.

Nutritious no-cook meal ideas by chef Francesco Comito

Nutritious no-cook meal ideas by chef Francesco Comito

When I hear the term "raw food," my mind automatically draws up images of seeds, berries, nuts and other rabbit-like food. As a meat eater, that has little appeal to me — I have always equated raw food with boring, not-so-flavourful dishes.

Why iron-rich green beans are nature's multivitamin

Why iron-rich green beans are nature's multivitamin

Green beans are rich in B-complex vitamins as well as fibre and protein, making them a particularly nutritious choice. Try them in this delicious dish with apples and ginger

Is this sleep coaching gadget the key to sweet dreams?

Is this sleep coaching gadget the key to sweet dreams?

Imagine a personal trainer for slumber. Zeo tracks your brain waves as you sleep to help your achieve your best night's rest yet

How to wear neon

How to wear neon

Bright shades are no longer a throwback to the ‘80s, so prep your closets for the latest trends. A pro stylist gives us great advice on how to wear it

Are you nice enough?

Are you nice enough?

I'm working on a story about random acts of kindness, and that means that I have to dedicate a considerable chunk of my time to making an effort to be nice.

Host a party with dynamic gold flatware and colourful print plates

Host a party with dynamic gold flatware and colourful print plates

I recently came across this fabulous set of gold flatware from Good Egg, a funky Toronto boutique store full of personality and flair. I absolutely love the outrageous personality of these matte gold pieces.

Is self-discipline the key to happiness?

Is self-discipline the key to happiness?

Is self-control the key to happiness? Apparently so in Australia, says Bernard Salt, a KPMG partner and demographer based in Melbourne.

How to make "junk food" more wholesome

How to make "junk food" more wholesome

We've all got our favourite comfort foods, but they aren't always the most nutritious choices. A new book, The Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook, provides recipes for treats that are tasty and healthy.

Maya Roads: One Woman's Journey Among the People of the Rainforest by Mary Jo McConahay

Maya Roads: One Woman's Journey Among the People of the Rainforest by Mary Jo McConahay

Chatelaine editor's pick: This travel memoir from journalist Mary Jo McConahay gives an uncensored look at what she's seen in her decades living and working in Central America

The results are in from my latest CT scan

The results are in from my latest CT scan

Sydney is back from camp, our new puppy Poppy is so much fun and the CT scan showed relative stability or slight improvement — all signs look good.

How much is too much radiation?

How much is too much radiation?

Between X-rays, mammograms and CT scans, we are exposed to radiation all the time. Are the risks associated with radiation exposure worth the benefits of these tests?