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In today’s news: why your hangovers are getting worse; how to stop being late for everything; the secrets of aging; hilarious responses to Alexandra Wallace’s racist rant; and Americans trust Charlie Sheen more than Sarah Palin.

A recent article over at Slate.com — "I Don't Need a Hug" by Janet Lapidos — highlights the laments of those who have no affection for the casual hug.

The early bird catches the worm, as they say, and this summer, believe me, you're going to want all the worms you can get! With brilliant colours and practicality, Ikea has gone and done it again with their Summer 2011 collection satisfying all your outdoor cravings.

Dr. Xiaolan Zhao, an expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, gives advice on how to feel more beautiful on the outside by developing health and balance from the inside

10 easy style tips to put your best body forward this spring

Our tart is a delicious dessert that is not only decadent, but simple to make too!

I’m very excited to go on a mother-daughter trip to New York soon. I’m going with my best friend and her daughter, and another friend with her daughter — three of us mothers and our daughters.

From chunky bracelets to whimsical dresses, here are some of our favourite pieces that will make you look fabulous at any age

In today’s news: the price of food is way up; how one woman uses coupons to shop for free; an international pedophile ring is exposed; concerns about nuclear radiation reaching North America; and the medical effectiveness of placebos.

I was silly to let someone else tell me that I was never going to be good enough.

Afraid of using black in your home? When it comes to creating timeless elegance, it’s all about balance

I came across a story in a London tabloid recently making the rather perverse argument that William was marrying the wrong Middleton sister. It asserted that the real catch of the Middleton girls was Kate's younger sibling, and Maid of Honour, Pippa. Not only does Pippa have the well-honed party planning skills (her website The Party Times is a must read for entertaining experts and pretenders alike), but her growing profile as a West London socialite and bar-butterfly would appear to be good boot camp for learning how to wield a champagne bottle—before smashing it across the front of a ship.