Innholdsfortegnelse for 27-Aug-2018 i Woman

We’ve recently seen some of the best-loved Loose Women return to the lunchtime panel show. It was great to see Carol McGiffin and Denise Welch back in their old seats airing their views. So who’s next? Perhaps it’s Lisa Maxwell, who chats to us on p10 about her thoughts on returning to the hit ITV show. She also reveals she’s just signed up to join the next series of Celebrity MasterChef. I can’t wait to see how she gets on in the kitchen...…

‘A boob job ruined me’ EastEnders’ Hannah Spearritt, 37, had breast implants in 2013 but needed them removed three years later. The former S Club 7 singer’s health quickly deteriorated after the implants, ‘It started with anxiety, then depression. I had hair loss, fatigue and memory damage.’ ‘I should have slept around more!’ Jane Moore shocked viewers when she revealed she wished she’d slept with more men in her ‘heyday’. The Loose Women panellist, 56, explained, ‘When I was young, I was monogamous. I told myself, “I’m not going to entertain you at all unless we’ve been dating for three months.” Now I just think – why not lighten up a bit?’ ‘I wish I had a natural birth’ Denise van Outen maintains that having a Caesarean with daughter Betsy,…

Among the joys of reaching the milestone of 60 last summer – aside from cut-price off-peak travel – is reduced-rate entry into cinemas, theatres, stately homes and gardens. I don’t mind requesting a senior’s ticket. The only thing that rankles slightly is when I’m swept through the turnstile unquestioned, without so much as an arched eyebrow. I’ve always been happy to own up to my age. Why be coy about it? Far better, in my view, to be considered good for 60 than shave off a decade and have people think I’m raddled for 50. I’m quite glad to be my age. I’ve never raged against the passing of youth. What’s the point? I can’t bring it back. Botox (I’ve never had it) won’t make me look 25 again, just…

‘I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS’ With my feet in Wellington boots, glitter lining my cheeks like war paint and a plastic cup of gin in my hand, as the band plays on the stage, I grin. There really is no better way to spend a weekend. If you think I sound like any other teenager enjoying myself at a music festival, well, you’re half right. You see, while I am dancing to some of my favourite bands, at 54, I’m putting young revellers to shame. I never went to festivals when I was younger – they were so expensive and they weren’t very popular then, either – but I loved music. When I met Chris, aged 19, we went to as many gigs as we could together. We got married…

You know babies die, but you don’t think it will ever happen to you. Teddy lived for three days and he was in a neonatal intensive care unit all that time. I’d had a normal pregnancy and labour and Teddy was born at 6.45pm, full-term at 39 weeks three days. He was utterly perfect. ‘HE WAS PERFECT’ After his birth, we went to the ward, but at about 2am I was woken by a midwife telling me she had to take Teddy as he was really cold, and she disappeared with him. I remember his little arm flopping by his side. We let him go He was put on a ventilator and, the next day, was transferred to a neonatal intensive care unit at a different hospital. They ran every…

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Runner’s toes! Q A few months ago I took up running but I’m worried about my big toenail. I had a long run and noticed bruising under the toenail and a blister but now the toe looks like it is coming away from the skin underneath. What is going on? Philippa says: A It’s relatively common for long-distance runners to get bruised toenails, which may look black, or blisters on their feet. Sometimes, as a result of a bruise or a blister, the nail does indeed separate away from the nail bed and it may fall off – hopefully a healthy nail will start to grow out from underneath, though toenails grow slowly – about 1.5mm a month! To prevent this happening again though, please be sure to get well-fitting…

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Tomato & chorizo pasta salad Summer in a bowl – juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs and spicy chorizo SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS * 300g pennette pasta (or other small pasta shapes) * 1½tbsp light olive oil * 1 onion, finely chopped * 190g pack cooking chorizo, sliced * 300g mixed tomatoes, sliced * Juice of ½ lemon * Large handful of rocket * Large handful basil leaves, torn * Small handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain, toss in ½tbsp olive oil and set aside. 2 While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and cook over a medium heat for 3 mins to soften. Add the chorizo, turn up…

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THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF C4 Another batch of nervous bakers are set to wow us on the new series of Bake Off. Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding host once more, while Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith return to judge. BODYGUARD BBC1 Game of Thrones actor Richard Madden leads the cast in this new six-part thriller. He plays David Budd, a specialist protection officer who’s assigned to protect hated politician Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes). SIR LENNY HENRY 60TH BIRTHDAY SPECIAL BBC1 Lenny Henry takes a look back at his career in a new tribute show, hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald. The hour special will celebrate his 60th birthday with clips from his 43 years on TV.…

Coleen Nolan’s son has hit out at her behaviour around girls he brings home. Shane, 29, says, ‘My mum once pulled me away from kissing my girlfriend at the time so she could hug me. ‘She used to say to my girlfriends, “He will never be fully yours”. It needs to stop. It’s creepy.’ Too right it is. Placing yourself squarely between your grown-up child and their current squeeze is hardly going to endear you to your offspring. It’s certainly going to make life impossible if they decide their girlfriend is The One. Imagine having Coleen as your in-law, if she ever let the relationship get that far. You can picture her all done up for the wedding, gripping on to the bride’s ankle for dear life to stop her…

RICHARD WADES IN... ‘Meghan’s dad is shallow and shameless’ With rumours of ‘crisis talks’ on the horizon for Meghan and her father, Thomas Markle, after he spoke out about her in public – the ‘Markle debacle’ doesn’t look like it’s going to end soon. And now Richard Madeley has waded into the scandal, branding the 74-year-old a ‘shallow’, ‘self-pitying’ ‘idiot’ who has only himself to blame for the breakdown of his relationship with Meghan, 37. The TV presenter said he feels ‘incredibly sorry’ for Prince Harry’s wife for having to suffer her father’s ‘endless, ghastly public moaning about her’. ‘No wonder she’s cut you off, you idiot,’ he blasted. For having set up paparazzi photos of himself being measured for his royal wedding suit, Richard branded Thomas ‘shameless’. ‘He’s a…

Lisa Maxwell is arguably one of the best-loved Loose Women panellists of all time, having been a regular on the show from 2008 to 2014. And having enjoyed watching her pals and former co-stars Denise Welch and Carol McGiffin return to the panel, the 54-year-old actress tells us why she still hasn’t shut the door on the show for good. Here, Lisa reveals why she’d never say never to a Loose Women return, how she’s supporting her daughter, Beau, as she prepares to go to university, and why she’s terrified about competing in this year’s Celebrity MasterChef … I watched Denise and Carol on Loose Women and thought they were brilliant, and have to say…

Woman’s Beauty Editor Annie Vischer says: * THE BROW EFFECT Brows look paler as you get older so darkening and thickening them can really help turn back the clock. Invest in a brow gel to coat lashes in subtle colour. Try Glossier Boy Brow, (£14, glossier.com). * THE GLOW Glowing skin looks youthful – fake that post-facial look by dabbing a little face serum or oil onto the tops of your cheekbones, the centre of your forehead and chin, either over your make-up or on bare skin. * THE HIGHLIGHTS Whatever your hair colour, a few soft highlights no more than three shades lighter than your main colour, works like magic. Lightening the front sections makes skin look brighter and your features look lifted.…

When we talk about pregnancy, it’s often described as ‘the happy news’ and accompanied with excitement. From the initial announcement after the first scan to the beaming report from the hospital that ‘mum and baby are both doing well’, these are milestones we expect to be shared. Two-thirds of newborns have their picture posted online within 60 minutes of delivery, according to one poll. But when a pregnancy doesn’t make it as far as that first scan, or a baby never comes home from hospital, suddenly, the world can feel very silent. An estimated one in four pregnancies in the UK ends in loss. Every day, nine babies are stillborn and as many as one in four women will experience a miscarriage. But despite the huge numbers affected, losing a…

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Go over to the dark side Chocolate makes us happy – it’s a no-brainer. But there is actually some science behind this; when it comes to dark chocolate, anyway. It contains high levels of flavonoids, which cause the brain to release endorphins; boosting your mood. Watch those portion sizes though to avoid excess calories. Oil it up We all need more omega-3 in our diet, so check out MyVitamin’s Cod Liver Oil softgels (£4.99 for 60, myvitamins.com). They have anti-inflammatory effects – can reduce immune responses associated with allergies, and are also good for joints and overall health. Take a tech break Mobiles could be destroying our skin. The high-energy visible (HEV) light penetrates deep into the skin and causes immense oxidative stress, which can have a poor impact on…

I want to have an orgasm – please help! Q I’ve never been able to climax. Several of my relationships failed because of the tension that that has caused, including my most recent one. I’ve decided that the only option is for me to fake it with my next partner. That still leaves me with a problem – never having had an orgasm, I don’t know how to even pretend. Do you have any advice on how I can do this in a way that will keep me and a new man happy? Susan says: A You can learn how to pretend to climax. But faking with a partner means you’re lying to them. And, it makes it less likely you’ll ever climax for real. Next time, choose a partner…

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Gorgeous Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith even hold hands when they are on a bike ride together. Trolls claim the former model should be grateful her hubby is so romantic, given her size. But loyal Pierce has said, ‘I love her vitality, her passion. When Keely looks at me, I go weak.’ Perhaps the fact his much-loved first wife died from cancer has left him knowing it’s love, not dress size, that’s important in life.…

Linda Lusardi was known for her enviable figure in her 20s – and some things don’t change. To mark her 60th birthday, the former model stripped off and posed proudly in nothing but her underwear. As she did, she gained a whole new legion of fans – and we don’t just mean male admirers. Women of all ages have praised Linda’s body and her confidence at baring (pretty much) all – with many desperate to know her secret. Apparently though, she doesn’t have one. Linda, who also appeared in Emmerdale and The Bill , revealed she’s never had cosmetic surgery. ‘Nature’s been good to me,’ she said. ‘Up until I turned 50, I was wary of the fact I had cellulite and flabby bits here and there. I’d hide it…

Shortly after I gave birth to Leo, our families came to the hospital and I remember telling my mum I was happy – I know that sounds bizarre, but we were parents and so proud. Leo was conceived through IVF (after three private rounds of artificial insemination, and one failed IVF cycle). My pregnancy had been textbook, then at 36 weeks and six days, I went to the maternity unit as I hadn’t felt him moving that morning. The midwife couldn’t find his heartbeat. After we were told Leo had died, we came home and cried. I was still carrying him, but it was the strangest, alien feeling. ‘NO-ONE PREPARED US’ Two days later I was induced. One of the care assistants came in and said, ‘congratulations!’ I’m not sure…

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FEEL BETTER… stay cool at night Neil Robinson, Sealy UK’s resident sleep expert, shares his tips * DO IT ‘If the heat is unbearable, then sleeping in separate beds can help you stay cool. According to our research, 36% of you already do this.’ * TRY IT ‘Position a bucket of cool water next to your bed, and dip your foot in it while you drift off. It can help cool down the rest of your body. Just don’t spill it!’ * THINK IT ‘Perhaps the heat is getting to you psychologically. Don’t stress, chill out. Think of a cool spring, a glacier, an ice cream. Who knows, it might just work.’ * DITCH IT ‘Stay away from alcohol to stop you from being dehydrated.’ STOP THE CLOCK! 2 mins…

MY NIECE STOLE FROM US. SHOULD I TELL OTHERS? When I said yes to my sister’s 15-year-old daughter babysitting for us, I hoped it might heal an estrangement we’ve had for years. But then we started missing money and small items and the drink bottles were emptier every time she’d been. So, feeling bad about it, we set up some hidden cameras about the place. And, sure enough, we caught her going through our drawers, taking money and drinking with a friend. We contacted my sister and laid the whole thing in front of her. What appalled us was that she just defended her daughter and now we’re not talking again. Two of my neighbours use her as a babysitter too, and I’ve heard them complain of sneak burglaries. Should…

This is a warning to those of you with a mortgage. The rates on mortgage deals are getting more expensive, and the UK base rate has recently increased to 0.75%. So if you have a mortgage, you should check your existing deal to see if you can slice the rate down – you may gain thousands of pounds right now... Here are your five steps to finding the cheapest deal… 1 Critically, work out your current loan to value (LTV) – the proportion of your property’s CURRENT value you’re borrowing, eg, £90,000 on a £100,000 property is 90% LTV, lower is better, and this has a big impact on the rate you can get. 2 Benchmark your cheapest deal with a mortgage comparison. For an easy benchmark of what’s available…

He’s sensual but respectful Even at this early stage, he loves touching you and being touched. But he doesn’t push things, is never over-forceful. In bed, he’ll consider you, not just his own needs. He’s knowledgeable but open to ideas He’s confident to offer the kisses and strokes he knows he likes. But when you offer new moves, he’s also happy to experiment. He can take as well as give He’s happy to focus on you, but he can also abandon himself to your attentions, without needing control. In bed, you’ll be able to reach him as much as he reaches you.…

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Ask any bride, and she’ll tell you the walk down the aisle was one of the most special parts of her wedding day. Months of meticulous planning all leading up to that one moment – and mine was even more poignant than most. Back in March 2002, I was the manager of a bar in Benidorm when David joined us as a kitchen porter. He was tall, handsome and made me laugh, doing funny impressions and teaching me silly phrases in Spanish. David’s family ran a pub back in the UK, so he was on hand to help with staffing issues and supply orders, and I came to rely on him, not just as a colleague but as a friend too. I told David all about my little girl, Amy,…

THEN Gok worked as a celebrity stylist for the likes of Bryan Ferry, Damian Lewis and Lauren Laverne before he found fame in 2006 with his own C4 show, How to Look Good Naked. He’s hosted Gok Cooks Chinese , Gok’s Fashion Fix , Gok’s Fill Your House for Free and dating show Baggage on C4, as well as presenting fashion and travel features for ITV’s This Morning . NOW Gok joins Say Yes to the Dress UK for a one-off special that attempts to help brides-to-be find their perfect wedding gowns. He comes to the aid of picky Sarah, who’s tried on an incredible…