Innholdsfortegnelse for 26-Mar-2018 i Woman

Ruth and Eamonn TALK ROWING AND MAKE-UP SEX They often squabble and divulge personal information live on This Morning , but now Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have opened up about their bickering and their sex life! Ruth, 58, admits that, like any couple who have been together for 21 years, they have their fair share of rows, and it’s usually about the smallest things. ‘All we argue about is what other couples argue about, like, “I don’t like that shirt on you, you look fat.” We argue a lot..,’ she said. But, despite their rows, it’s clear that they always make up, and Eamonn even went into details. ‘Can I just say Ruth loves making up. That’s all…

We know it’s hard to believe, but it’s been 20 years since Jane McDonald shot onto our screens on hit BBC show The Cruise. And unsurprisingly, after all that time in showbusiness, she is just as popular now as she was back then. Jane’s also busier than ever: her show Cruising With wrapped on Channel 5 just a few weeks ago, while she’s currently on our screens in Jane McDonald And Friends, and there’s even going to be a 20th anniversary tour in June. But, despite her busy schedule, as soon as we start our chat with Jane, it becomes apparent how happy she is and it’s safe to say the 54-year-old is having the time of her life. Here, Jane opens up about a potential return to Loose Women,…

Pedalling down the mountainside, the morning sunshine and warm breeze hitting my skin, I grinned to myself. I couldn’t believe my view – the green mountains, the blue sea, the sandy beach – and that I now called it home. I’ve always loved travelling. As a teenager I went on holidays to Tenerife and Ibiza and when my daughter Megan was born in January 1998, I wanted to show her the world – be it summer breaks in the English countryside or winter holidays snowboarding in France. I was a single mum, but that didn’t stop us. Then, in 2006, I met Mark. He loved experiencing different cultures too and we talked about living abroad one day. Back then though, it was just an idea. And, with me starting up…

Q My scalp is very dry and flaky and I feel so self-conscious about it. What can I do? A Try a scalp scrub. This helps rid your hair of pesky flakes and clear any blocked pores that may be reducing oil production and making your scalp dry. Massaging it in stimulates blood flow to your scalp, boosting skin turnover and hair regrowth. Use a shampoo that soothes dry skin and doesn’t leave residue behind. Finally, a scalp tonic will calm any inflammation. Look for rosemary on the label as it calms itchy scalps. Your prescription: L’Oréal Paris Elvive Phytoclear Anti-Dandruff 1 Minute Exfoliating Scrub, £5.99; Aveda Scalp Benefits Balancing Shampoo, £18.50; Weleda Revitalising Hair Tonic, £12.50 Did you know… Dry and flaky scalps affect up to 70% of women,…

LOOK BETTER! Have a healthy scalp It’s the only part of your hair with living cells and, with around eight million* women in the UK experiencing hair loss, it’s essential to keep your scalp in top condition. • DO IT: Brushing hair helps shed old skin and stimulates the scalp. Make sure your brush is clean, or you’ll pass back old oils or bacteria onto the skin. • TRY IT: Essential nutrients such as zinc, biotin, iron and selenium are a must. Try Viviscal Maximum Strength Hair Growth Supplement, £49.95. • EAT IT: Consume healthy fats, such as nuts, fish and avocado. • DITCH IT: Hats stop oxygen getting to your scalp, leaving it dry and flaky, while scratching or using harsh chemicals may irritate it. Even air conditioning can…

Maple Pasta Measure, £3.95, souschef.co.uk This device saves you from that dinner dilemma – how much pasta do you need? With measured holes, you’ll know how much to cook for one, two, three or four people. Full Stop Bowl, £17.99, fullstopbowl.com Shaped like a stomach, it holds the same amount of food as yours. The Diet Plate, £19.99, thedietplate.com Sections for meat or fish, carbohydrates and sauce (veg and salad are unlimited). Serve within designated areas and your dinner should average around 650 calories.…

1. Does the risk of getting breast cancer increase with age? a) Yes it does – the older you are, the more likely you are to get breast cancer b) No – young women under 30 are most likely to get breast cancer c) Age isn’t a factor 2. Which of the following are symptoms of breast cancer? a) A lump or thickening in your breast or armpit b) Changes to the skin of your breast c) Changes in the shape, size or feel of your breast d) Nipple changes e) Nipple discharge f) Pain in your breast g) All of the above 3. What should you do if you notice any changes to your breasts? a) Ignore it b) Tell your doctor c) Wait to see if it gets…

Feet In reflexology, your ankles and soles mirror nipples and genitals. Your lover can massage, stroke, or even lick and gently bite your feet. Knees The crease behind your knee is rarely touched but extra-sensitive. Lie on your front so your lover can stroke up and down your leg. Ears Touching the lobe and other areas of the ear can trigger an orgasmic response. So ask your lover to use a gentle finger and explore.…

1 EASTER EGG Vegans and those with a dairy allergy will be delighted with M&S Made Without Dairy Dark Chocolate Egg with Dark Chocolate Buttons, £7, 160g. 2 HOT CROSS BUNS Traditional buns with currants and mixed peel, made without gluten, dairy and egg so suitable for vegans too. Asda Free From Hot Cross Buns, £2 for 4. 3 LUXURY TRUFFLES Indulgent, award-winning melt-in-the-mouth chocolates, free from dairy, gluten and soya. Booja Booja Almond & Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Truffles Egg, £9.99, Holland & Barrett.…

1 Humour. They’re creating a shared space. 2 Body language. Positive signals are if they’re facing you, feet pointed in your direction. Angled away or arms crossed? They might be planning a quick getaway. 3 Touch. It releases oxytocin, the happy hormone. There’s a high chance they’re flirting. 4 Attention. If they’re paying more attention to you than everyone else, it’s a good sign. 5 Proximity. If they cross the room to be closer to you, they’re interested. 6 Eye contact. You have their focus.…

1 Visit womanbingo.com 2 Join, entering promo code WOMANK13 3 Enjoy 6 FREE bingo games every hour, 9am-9pm, in Cloud room Gamble Aware 18+ 2018. Registration required. Go to the Promotions T erms and P c onditions age at womanbingo *18+, UK only . Ends 18 A pril Woman Bingo is a part of the Jackpotjo y.com Network. For 24-hour support .com , for fr full T&Cs. 0800 458 0 770. Please pla y responsibly , BeGambleAware, visit begamblea ware eephone .org £50 FULL HOUSES EVERY DAY ABSOLUTELY FREE…

MISS YOU by Kate Eberlen, paperback £7.99 Tess and Gus are destined to be together. There’s just one problem – destiny is also what’s stopping them from meeting. Whether they’re aboard the same flight or supposedly living in the same university halls, Tess and Gus keep missing each other. As time goes on and the characters spend years with other people who don’t quite fit, they both wonder if this is just what it means to be in a relationship. For more books information, see womanmagazine.co.uk/books…

ARIES 21 Mar-20 Apr Working and romantic relationships could be a tad fragile, and it’s not much fun recognising a friendship is not made of the right stuff. Onward and upward, Aries. For your reading ☎ 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr-21 May Venus enters your sign, ready to sweeten life up throughout April. But if you have been trying to put a good face on a bad situation, this planet will help you face the reality. For your reading ☎ 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May-22 Jun You could have places to go and big projects to pull off. However, minor disagreements could get out of hand. Not everyone is going to be easy to deal with. For your reading ☎ 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun-23 Jul Sometimes, annual celebrations take…

POLDARK BBC1 Rebecca Front joins the fourth series of Poldark when the 18th-century Cornish drama returns to BBC1. She plays Lady Whitworth, who is the formidable mother of odious Reverend Ossie Whitworth. HANG UPS C4  This dark new comedy stars Stephen Mangan as a therapist who conducts counselling sessions via a webcam, while his own life is fast unravelling. Guest stars include Richard E Grant, Jessica Hynes and David Tennant. THE BIGGEST WEEKEND FESTIVAL BBC1 and BBC2 Get ready for four days of live music as The Biggest Weekend Festival is broadcast on BBC1 and BBC2. Look out for performances from Niall Horan, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Paloma Faith.…

Scarlett Moffatt has admitted she felt ‘miserable’ when she was thin. The star, who lost a staggering three stone following her stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, has described it as being ‘like hell’. Speaking at a recent beauty festival, the Saturday Night Takeaway presenter said, ‘When I came out of the jungle, I went through a stage where I felt like I had to try and look a certain way.’ Having gone from 11st to 8st, she confessed she felt she had to get out of the stereotypical ‘Geordie girl look’. And now Scarlett finds herself amid more weight problems, with allegations her fitness DVD wasn’t all it claimed because she’d actually gone on a strict diet of only 700 calories a day. Yet, what…

Ten years ago, Fern Britton made headlines when it was revealed that her 5st weight loss was down to a secret gastric band that she’d had fitted, and now – having gained weight following an operation – a medical professional has warned that the mum-of-four’s health could be at risk again. LONG-TERM ISSUES Woman’s GP, Dr Philippa Kaye, explains that Fern could be at risk of a heart attack, stroke or even cancer if she continues to stretch the gastric band by overeating. ‘The most likely thing is that the band is being stretched and the size of her stomach is getting bigger, allowing her to eat more,’ she reveals. ‘This means there are some real long-term risks to her health, which are associated with obesity.’ Fern, 60, has made…

Who can forget the 2016 Rio Olympics? Only it wasn’t just Team GB’s incredible success that got tongues wagging. Former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton, who was fronting the BBC’s coverage of the swimming events, found herself being talked about – for what she wore. And while her co-presenters will return to the line-up for next month’s Commonwealth Games in Australia, it’s now been revealed that Helen has unexpectedly missed out. And there’s some speculation that it’s because of her risqué outfits in Rio. Helen drew criticism on social media after appearing in a string of skimpy skirts and jumpsuits during her live broadcasts from poolside. ‘It’s the Helen Skelton leg show on BBC1!’ one viewer tweeted, while another mocked, ‘@BBCNews Did Helen Skelton forget to…

A statement blouse with a bright and busy print is easy to style with jeans or skirts For a chic alternative to jeans, wear khaki in the same way you would denim Wear oversized chunky knits loose and layered over shirts, roll necks or simple T-shirts Team crisp, white trainers with dresses and skirts for a new spin on your weekday wardrobe…

‘I BATTLED WITH MY FEELINGS’ Combing my hair in the mirror, my twin brother Matt stands next to me and brushes his into place too. Looking at our reflections, I can still see the similarities between us – the same blue-green eyes, the identical button nose and that same soft smile. There was a time when no-one could spot the difference. But now, what sets us apart is pretty obvious. You see, when I was 17 I went from being Matt’s identical twin brother to being a woman called Allysa. Growing up, we shared a room and we’d always dress the same. People called us ‘the twins’ or ‘the boys,’ and we even had our own made-up language. But while Matt loved climbing trees, I preferred playing with our older…

Each year, around 1,300 babies born in the UK are conceived with donor semen. But last year one of the UK’s biggest sperm banks, Semovo, revealed that it had 750 patients – with only 50 samples available. So demand was outstripping supply by 15 to one. ‘I’D NEVER FELT SO MUCH JOY’ ‘IT WAS THE CHEAPEST AND EASIEST ROUTE’ Davina Patel, 41, is a single mum. She lives in London with her son Jay, 15 months. I’ve always wanted to be a mum and assumed it would happen the traditional way. Yet after more than a decade of dating, I hadn’t found the right guy. I’d never worried about my biological clock before, but in 2013 I was diagnosed with endometriosis, which can affect fertility. A year later, I paid…

HE HOSPITALISED HIS WIFE A month ago, my husband’s best friend beat up his estranged wife so badly she ended up in hospital. I never ‘clicked’ with her but his behaviour has shocked me. My own husband and I have been arguing about our relationship with this friend – I don’t want to see him ever again but my husband insists we need to give him a second chance, agreeing that the behaviour was awful but pointing out that his friend says he’d just found out his ex had been cheating on him. Why am I finding it so difficult to reach a middle ground with him? I’m almost thinking of ending a long and loving marriage because my husband’s friend is a wife-beater. Suzie says There is no middle…

HOW MUCH FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE DOES MY DOG NEED? While every animal is an individual, the easiest predictor of how much exercise your dog will need, is its genetic make-up. As a general rule of thumb, the larger the dog, the more activity it requires. Usually, a lap dog such as a Shih Tzu will only need a couple of leisurely 15-20-minute walks each day, while the highly active Collie would raise a bushy eyebrow at anything less than an hour of daily, vigorous exercise. For many dogs, walks alone are not enough to keep them occupied, and they will benefit from additional activities such as agility, obedience and flyball. When choosing a dog, it is important to ensure that their exercise needs are compatible with your lifestyle and…

Lemon & blueberry drizzle cake An all-time favourite with a fruity twist SERVES 10 PREP 20 MINS plus cooling COOK 1 HR * 125g butter, softened * 125g caster sugar * 3 medium eggs * 175g self-raising flour, plus an extra 1tbsp * Finely grated zest of 1 lemon * 100g blueberries FOR THE SYRUP * 50g caster sugar * 4tbsp lemon juice FOR THE ICING * 125g icing sugar * 1tsp blueberry conserve * Edible flowers to decorate 1 Heat the oven to 170C/Gas 3. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. Using an electric mixer, whisk the butter, sugar, eggs, 175g flour and lemon zest in a large bowl until smooth. 2 Toss the blueberries in the extra 1tbsp flour, then fold in. Spoon into the loaf tin,…

BARGAIN BUY ROSÉ At under £4 a bottle, Aldi’s Toro Loco Spanish Rosé is a great find. Its raspberry, cherry and citrus flavours make it an ideal partner for roast chicken, prawn dishes and fruit salads, too. £3.89, Aldi. CREAMY COCKTAIL Feeney’s Irish Cream Liqueur, made with Irish cream, chocolate and Irish whiskey, is superb in a creamy Easter cocktail with a dash of Cointreau over ice and a slice of orange, £12, 1ltr, Tesco and Asda. LIGHT WHITE For a crisp white wine that’s good with or without food, try Italian Vitalia Pinot Grigio, on offer at £5.99 (usually £6.99), at Wine Rack until 26 March, so get some while you can.…

Love letter to Paris Paris for One by Jojo Moyes, paperback £5.59 A short story collection from the author who broke our hearts with Me Before You . The first story follows Nell, a young woman dumped by her boyfriend, minutes before their long-awaited trip to the most romantic city in the world. Instead of moping, Nell sets off on their romantic weekend away solo. Empowering break-ups Some Kind of Wonderful by Giovanna Fletcher, hardcover £6.49 After ten years together, Lizzy is convinced that Ian is about to propose. Instead, she has to adapt to life without the man she thought she would be with forever. An empowering read about a woman rediscovering herself when she no longer has to play her boyfriend’s ‘better half’. Destiny calls How to Fall…

60 SECOND INTERVIEW Tamsin Greig She’s back as comedy writer Beverly in the final series of Episodes on BBC2, and here Tamsin reveals what’s in store and how she prepared herself to say goodbye to the hit show… How is Beverly finding working with Matt (Matt LeBlanc)? It’s an ongoing terrible triangle of Beverly and her husband Sean [Stephen Mangan] trying to contain Matt – but his imagination just can’t be stopped! There’s an episode where they go to Matt’s ranch, too… Yes, and Matt says it would be a good idea to do some shooting – not television, actually shooting things! What do you enjoy most about being on the show? The quality of the writing is sublime. Both Matt and the writers are American.…

Heralded as one of the most important vitamins around – by helping us regulate the amount of calcium we need to keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy – vitamin D is certainly important, but new reports by the NHS claim we could be at risk of overdosing. ‘Our bodies turn vitamin D into a hormone which affects pretty much every part of our body, including our heart, circulation, blood pressure, joints, brain and immune system,’ explains Dr Sarah Brewer, GP and medical director of Healthspan. ‘It can also protect against age-related diseases.’ ‘VITAMINS CAN BE TOXIC’ How do we get it? The ‘sunshine vitamin’ is primarily made by our bodies when our skin is exposed to sunlight – only 10% can actually be absorbed from our food. ‘The richest…

1 Sensitive scalp? THE TEST Part your hair and look at your scalp. A healthy scalp should be even-toned, not blotchy, red or flaky. THE PROBLEM If your head is dry and you find flakes of skin when you brush it, you could be overcleansing and stripping the hair of its natural oils. FIX WITH an anti-dandruff shampoo like Head & Shoulders Menthol Fresh Shampoo, £4.99. 2 Greasy skin?  THE TEST Wash your face using your usual cleanser and leave it product-free for three hours. Press your nose against a flattened tissue for a few seconds. If it becomes transparent in the light, then your skin is oily. THE PROBLEM When skin produces too much oil, it can block your pores causing breakouts as well as dull, tired-looking skin. FIX…

You’ve been eating right, exercising every day and you’ve even cut down on your alcohol intake. In fact, you’re pretty much doing everything by the book, but in spite of it all you’re still not losing weight? Well, the answer may be as simple as your portion sizes. It’s all well and good eating lots of healthy ingredients, but too much of any food won’t do your weight-loss attempts any good – after all, we know that to lose weight, it’s all about taking fewer calories in than the calories your body is using. We’ve got together with nutritionist Shona Wilkinson to make sure you are eating the right foods in the right amounts. So next time you’re dishing up dinner (or any meal), keep this serving size guide handy…

Why can’t I eat grapefruit on my medication? QI take the antidepressant sertraline. The information leaflet says I can’t eat grapefruit with it – why not? Philippa says: A There are chemicals in grapefruit and its juice that interact with the enzymes in the liver, which are involved in how certain medication is broken down in the body. In this case, the chemicals interfere with the enzymes that break down the sertraline, meaning that you may not have a stable level in the body. Too little can affect your mood and, if the levels drop quickly, can lead to anxiety, sweating, nausea and feeling unwell. Too much sertraline can also lead to problems, such as heart rhythm problems, effects on blood pressure and more. Unfortunately, the effect of grapefruit lasts…

I don’t want to lose my lover and friend QI’ve had a good male friend since my school days. Now that I’m single again, it seems natural for us to be occasional ‘friends with benefits’, and that’s the way it’s been for the past few months. But I’m starting to hate it when he talks about seeing other women. I really don’t want to lose his friendship, so how can I get him to focus only on me? Susan says: A We underestimate the power of sex. Yes, it’s huge fun, but it also brings people closer and makes them want to stay close. So I’m not surprised that, now you’re having sex with him, it matters more. The problem is, he clearly thinks that you’re just having fun. You…

OMBRE CAKES This style of layered cake has graduated tones of colour from light to dark. Any colour can be used – pink, lilac, blue and yellow all look amazing, as do shades of chocolate and caramel. For this Easter ombré cake, make three shades of chocolate buttercream and spread or pipe in stripes. Smooth with a palette knife. Top with a selection of Aldi Choceur Chocolate Bunnies, Truffles and mini eggs. Visit aldi.co.uk for the full recipe. PIE-EYED M&S’s most popular pie is Chicken, Ham & Leek followed by Puff Pastry Steak, but for something different try their Hog Roast & Apple Lattice. Made from British pork, apple and smoked bacon in a mustard sauce, wrapped in puff pastry and topped with a pork crackling sprinkle, it’s a winner…

It’s an unusually sunny Monday afternoon and I’m on day one of my mission to overcome a lifelong fear of flirting that has left me, at an age I’m not prepared to reveal (but over 50), single for more than four years. A busy park in Oxfordshire may not sound the ideal place to embark on a crash course in flirting. But my task today, as detailed in social anthropologist Jean Smith’s new book Flirtology, is not to throw myself at the first presentable age-appropriate man I encounter. It’s just to approach a stranger and ask him a simple question, such as, ‘Do you have the time?’ If I can pull this off – and repeat the exercise for the next five days – I will, Jean promises, have taken…