Innholdsfortegnelse for 03-Sep-2018 i Woman

I can completely relate to the ‘We’re outnumbered!’ feature on p18, where one parent is swamped by a brood of the opposite sex. While we don’t have as many children as those families, I know my husband can often feel overwhelmed by the female majority in our house. Our two daughters are fun, feisty and fabulous, but the nine-year-old is already acting like a tweenager and her kid sister, six, copies every move – no wonder he’s always in the shed!…

Sharon soaked Louis These two have argued like cat and dog over the years, but back in 2013, Sharon Osbourne made sure she had the last laugh when she grabbed her glass and drenched Louis in water, not once, but three times! Well, that’ll teach him to talk back to Sharon, eh? Rylan’s crying No-one will forget Rylan Clark-Neal’s reaction to mentor Nicole Scherzinger putting him through to the live shows. His fall to the floor, wailing and ‘oh my Gods’ will go down in the show’s history books! Gary turned into Mr Nasty When Gary Barlow became head judge in 2011, we never thought he’d turn into a younger Simon Cowell. The Take That singer made sure everyone knew exactly how he felt – even fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos,…

Andy Langford, Chief Operating Officer at Cruse Bereavement Care, says: ‘Losing a parent at a young age is devastating and can have a big impact on children’s lives. As children cannot sustain emotional pain in the same way as adults can, they tend to move in and out of grief and can appear to be coping much better than we might expect. ‘This grief is likely to be carried into adulthood and reaching milestones, like adolescence, getting married or having a child, can be painful reminders of their loss. Talking can help keep their memories alive and it’s important these conversations are encouraged. Some people might also benefit from speaking to a professional about their grief.’ * Visit cruse.org.uk or call the Cruse National Helpline on 0808 808 1677.…

Clinking glasses with my friend Lyndsey Bishell, the Prosecco sloshed over the edge. ‘Here’s to a great year,’ I said. ‘And for surviving as friends!’ Lyndsey laughed. We were toasting the success of a business – the business that we’d started together a year ago in Lyndsey's living room and one that easily could have broken our friendship. I was first introduced to Lyndsey in 2012 at a networking event, when a mutual friend brought us together. It’s not often that you form lasting bonds in adulthood, but with Lyndsey, conversation came naturally. We exchanged numbers and began meeting up regularly for a couple of drinks to let our hair down. I told her about my family, my partner Matt, 49, and two grown up children, Jamie and Siân. ‘WE…

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My mother isn’t herself Q My elderly mother is generally well and is a very independent woman but has been very upset in the past few days as she has started wetting herself. What is going on? Philippa says: A Encourage your mum to pop along to her GP. Secondary enuresis is the medical term for wetting yourself after you have been toilet trained and, in both the elderly and in children, is often due to a urinary tract infection. She may not have other symptoms of a urinary tract infection – such as stinging or burning on passing urine or going to the toilet more often than usual – but it is important to check it out. Other causes include bladder irritability. Advise your mother to take a urine…

He needs to be a little more wild! Q My partner Luke is younger than me – don’t even ask by how much – and he’s gorgeous! But I’ve had many more lovers than he has and find him quite unadventurous in bed. How can I teach him what to do? Susan says: ALuke’s lack of moves isn’t just down to lack of knowledge. It’s likely also because he feels less experienced, nervous he’s not pleasing you in the way that you’re used to. So be careful about ‘teaching him what to do’ – it could make things worse by giving the message he’s bad in bed. Instead, major on showing him he’s giving you pleasure, on telling him what he’s doing right. Then gently suggest specific small ways for…

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Tray-baked fish and roasted veg Fish and chips gets a healthy makeover, and it’s less than 250 calories a serving! SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 50 MINS * 500g mini potatoes, halved * 3tbsp olive oil * 1 aubergine, cubed * 2 courgettes, cubed * 2 garlic cloves, crushed * 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced * 4 chunky Icelandic cod fillets * 200g cherry tomatoes, halved * 1 lemon, halved * A few basil leaves, to serve 1 Heat oven to 190°C, Gas 5. Spread the potatoes out in a large roasting tin, drizzle with 1tbsp oil and roast for 15 mins. 2 Turn the potatoes and scatter over the aubergine, courgettes, garlic and red pepper. Drizzle over another tbsp of oil; cook for 15 mins. 3 Turn…

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THE X FACTOR ITV As the auditions get under way there are new judges to impress. One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson joins Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda alongside head honcho Simon Cowell. Dermot O’Leary hosts. VANITY FAIR ITV This epic adaptation of the classic 1848 novel follows Becky Sharp (Olivia Cooke) as she moves from poverty to the top of English society. Tom Bateman is Becky’s beau Rawdon Crawley. PRESS BBC1 Pacy six-part drama about the lives of journalists at two newspapers – serious broadsheet The Herald and trashy tabloid The Post. Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and Laura Jane Matthewson star.…

Remember the picture of Theresa May attempting to curtsey before Prince William? She looked like a broken deckchair trying to unfold. Curtseying really feels so out of touch in the 21st Century, particularly when the young royals are trying desperately to appear modern. Fair enough to show some respect to the future King but couldn’t there be another way for a woman who, whatever you think of her politics, has forged her own career and runs the country? Curtseying seems even more dated when you learn Meghan Markle, a woman at the top of her profession, must curtsey to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Sure these two have ‘careers’ but can they really claim to have battled up the ranks of the workplace themselves? The sisters say they can balance royal…

Meghan’s no stranger to ‘DAD DISAPPOINTMENT’ Meghan Markle is said to be ‘devastated’ over her father Thomas Markle’s constant public outbursts, but an insider has confessed the Suits actress is used to feeling let down by her dad. Despite having a close relationship with the 74-year-old when she was young, a source said, ‘His behaviour is something she has had to deal with for most of her adult life. ‘There has been a long history of dad disappointment.’ Cracks started to show when Thomas declared bankruptcy in 2016 and Meghan – who married Prince Harry back in May – started to look after him financially. ‘She’s been supportive of him in every way, including financially,’ a separate insider revealed. ‘She has paid many of her father’s…

During her short life, Princess Diana was a doting mother to Prince William and Prince Harry. Twenty one years on from her tragic death, we look back at the happy times she enjoyed with her beloved sons… 1968  A young Diana, believed to be six or seven, proudly posed with her youngest brother, Charles (Earl Spencer), in what appears to be the doorway of their home back in 1968. The siblings wore colour co-ordinated blue outfits and shared the same fair hair. 1982 The Prince, 33, and Princess of Wales, 20, were captured leaving London’s St Mary’s Hospital with their son, Prince William, who was born there on 21 June 1982. 1983 Motherhood came naturally to Diana and she couldn’t help but smile as she posed with Prince Charles and…

Sometimes I feel like I’ve lived two different lives. There was the me before my mum died, and the me after – ultimately the same person, but also completely different. I was 14 when it happened. My mum, Jacky, and I had always been close. My dad, Frank, moved abroad when I was 12, so growing up, it was just the two of us. Mum was a strong, feisty character who taught me to be the same. In the summer holidays, she’d drive me around the south of France, taught me to paint and passed on her love of books, lending me novels to read, many of which still sit on my shelves today. As a teenager, our close relationship started to unravel, as I acted out, wanting more independence.…

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Ditch the duvet If you get clammy and overheated in bed and it ends up disrupting your sleep, then try swapping your duvet for a cotton sheet. This will help control body temperature as it’s breathable and providing much-needed ventilation for a cool night’s kip. An apple a day… … may not necessarily keep the doctor away, but we should all be eating more of them. They’re naturally hydrating, improve gut health, slowly release energy and can help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – as well as some form of cancers too. Treat yourself For just £19.99, you can get an Elgento Mini Chocolate Fountain from Robert Dyas. Dark chocolate can reduce stress, according to Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Centre. There was never a better…

Investigate his interests What does your man pay attention to, spend time on, get excited about? Whether or not those are your enthusiasms too, they’re important to him – so ask why. Get him talking freely about his passions and you’ll learn a lot about him. Hear about his history Your man’s past has made him the person you love today. So help him look back. What does he remember about his childhood, school days, early relationships? Telling you those stories will help you understand, help him feel understood. Focus on his future How does he see what lies ahead? Asking how he imagines himself in five, 10 or 20 years’ time allows him to explore his hopes and dreams. And it will help both of you to plan your…

CELEB-STYLE ROSÉ From the team behind Brangelina’s Miraval Rosé, Les Etoiles en Provence Rosé is half the price and very drinkable. Even better, it’s £2 off at Co-op until 4 Sep, on the shelves for £9.99. DAIRY-FREE BAILEYS All the taste of Baileys without the cream, Baileys Almande is made from almonds and vanilla, so everyone can indulge! £20, 70cl, all major supermarkets. ITALIAN LEMON GIN Soak up the last of the summer sun with a refreshing glass of Malfy Gin Con Limone and tonic. Try mixing it with limoncello, soda and ice for a tasty treat, £28, 70cl at M&S.…

When the photographer yelled for ‘Laura’s family’ at my wedding two years ago, nobody blinked when the slight lady in her 80s trundled across the lawn into the group picture. Beaming out from under her specially-made navy hat, Gran looked like any other proud grandparent and was fully at home amongst my parents, siblings and cousins. ‘The second best day of my life,’ is how she remembers it (after her own wedding). Which is rather surprising, given that Gran is not related to me. In fact, 11 years ago we were strangers. We met after I wrote a newspaper article saying I wished I could find a new nana, my own having died in my teens. In a stroke of fate, Maureen Jympson, now 85, read the piece and wrote…

Aussie star Toni Collette has been in major Hollywood movies from Muriel’s Wedding to Hereditary , and now she’s starring alongside Steven Mackintosh in BBC1 drama Wanderlust . Full of angst and humour, the six-parter follows married couple Joy and Alan who can’t seem to connect sexually. Toni tells us more… What was it about Joy in Wanderlust that brought you to a British drama? It’s an amazing story and lifelike. The characters are complex, warm and likeable, even when they’re messing things up. I loved playing a woman who’s just all over the shop at this point in her life. There is a focus on sex but it’s the by-product of something much deeper that…

MRS PATTERSON BBC iPlayer Originally shown in 1956, this landmark drama featured the first black cast on British TV. Music legend Eartha Kitt stars in the coming-of-age story set in America’s Deep South. BRITAIN BY BIKE My5 Former EastEnders star Larry Lamb is back in the saddle for a cycling tour around Britain with his TV presenter son George. Places of interest include a kipper smokehouse and an archaeological dig. NUTS IN MAY BBC iPlayer Alison Steadman and Roger Sloman star in this one-off cult comedy from 1976 about a self-righteous couple determined to enjoy what they perceive to be the ultimate idyllic camping holiday.…

Bun fun A company called Blue Crate has started selling fake man buns online. Before men fork out £6.25 on this vital hipster accessory, may I offer a word of warning. Man buns are in danger of looking totally ridiculous, unless the wearer meets very strict criteria. Basically, he must be a smoking hot Argentinian footballer (Dani Osvaldo), or... well, that’s it. Spud I like Millennials aren’t buying potatoes. Apparently they prefer more exotic rice or noodles. I can’t imagine why. I ate a baked spud every single day for lunch at school and most of my early working life. I’m not so much apple shaped as baked potato shaped. I, for one, am sad spuds have had their chips.…

Just last month Lisa Armstrong could barely come to terms with the fact she and her estranged husband Ant McPartlin were looking down the barrel of divorce. Now Woman understands that, after a ‘spiritual’ trip to LA – where Lisa has been linked to a mystery man – the 41-year-old has accepted that Ant, 42, isn’t the man she married. And she’s ready to finalise the divorce. Having been put through the ringer – what with Ant’s trip to rehab for his alcohol and prescription drug addiction in 2017, his drink-drive arrest in March and his new relationship with their former personal assistant – it’s no surprise that Lisa is feeling ‘determined’ to fight for her future. So what exactly has given Lisa her spark back? READY TO DATE AGAIN…

Alzheimer’s has gripped health headlines over recent years. And it’s no wonder – there are currently over 500,000 people living with this condition in the UK and this is set to rise to 1.25m by 2050. Although scientists have been desperately trying to close in on a cure since its first discovery in 1906, diagnosing, let alone treating this destructive disease, has always been a challenge – until now. ‘IDENTIFYING PEOPLE AT HIGH RISK’ Revolutionary screening It’s hard to believe that a condition as complex as Alzheimer’s could potentially have such a simple solution, but it’s true. According to a new study, published in JAMA Neurology, a straightforward eye test carried out by opticians – usually used to spot early signs of eye disease – could help predict who is…

1 Just add boots Switch your sandals for ankle boots – it may be time for closed toes but you can still go bare legged until it gets really cold. 2 The art of layering A selection of knits are wardrobe essentials. As the temperature drops, layer a thin roll neck under or a chunky knit over your favourite summer pieces. 3 Colour pop Mix and match your bright and pastel items with autumnal shades to tone them down and make them more season-appropriate. 4 Accessory update Put away the basket bags and opt for more practical structured designs in rich autumnal colours. 5 Seasonless denim Denim items are a style staple all year round and are great for layering – you can wear your jacket underneath a heavier coat…

This photo of me in a fitted black dress, posing proudly, shows the confident woman my friends and family love. But I haven’t always been this way. Take a look to the left and you’ll see another photo where my smile is just as big, only this time it hides that I was desperately unhappy. Growing up, despite always being one of the bigger girls in class, swimming four times a week, coupled with Mum’s healthy dinners meant I managed to keep fit. Only, as soon as I went to university – and had to cook for myself – that all changed. I drank alcohol every weekend and I ate lots of junk food. By the time I graduated I’d put on 2st. Working in an office job didn’t help…

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CAN MY SON’S EX-WIFE ENFORCE THE RULES? My son is divorced and part of the agreement with his ex-wife is that his two sons, aged 12 and 10, stay with him at least two nights a week. However, during his time with the boys, he sometimes asks me to have them and I am only too delighted to help out, as I have a very close relationship with both of them. He also informs her that I have the boys. His ex-wife, however, says that he is not allowed to do this as it is his time with the boys and he should not be asking me to have them. Although she is their main carer, does she have the right to enforce rules when they are in the care…

DOES MY DOG HAVE BLADDER STONES? Bladder stones are common, not only in dogs but also in other animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and cats. Often the symptoms go unnoticed by an owner, causing animals discomfort and predisposing them to potentially life-threatening blockages. Most clues come from the urine. Have a quick look now and then! When cleaning out the cage of our small furries, or the litter tray of our cats, we should be on the lookout for any changes. Examining the urine of dogs or outdoor cats can be trickier, but is still possible. Walk your dog on a lead in a paved area rather than on grassland. The majority of outdoor cats will use a litter tray if necessary, so keep them indoors until they go.…

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The warm sunshine was beating down on us as I held my son, Blake, in my arms. His gorgeous smile was so infectious and gazing adoringly at him, I took in his soft blonde hair and how his rainbow-striped shirt looked vibrant against the green grass of our garden. I desperately wish I could share in the joy of this photo with you. I wish I could see the way Blake looks lovingly back at me, but instead, all I can see is darkness. The fact is I’ll never see his face again, or my son Cameron, or my partner David. I’ll never see anything. It was 2008 when my vision started to deteriorate. As a single mum, I was at home watching cartoons with my son, Cameron, then seven,…

THEN  Vicky first made her name in 2006 playing Lol in the hit film This Is England, then the subsequent C4 series that followed the character through the 1980s and 90s. From 2012, Vicky has starred as undercover cop Kate Fleming in the BBC’s Line Of Duty and last year she also memorably starred as an unhinged architect in BBC1’s The Replacement. NOW  Mother’s Day is a one-off drama based on the true events of the 1993 Warrington IRA bomb which killed 12-year-old Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball, three. Vicky stars as Dublin mother Susan McHugh, who’s so outraged by the killings she organises one of the largest peace rallies in Irish history. Daniel Mays and Anna Maxwell Martin play grieving parents Colin and Wendy Parry.…

A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES Sky One Vampires, witches and demons hide in plain sight in Sky One’s new supernatural drama as a mysterious manuscript throws Diana (Teresa Palmer) into the arms of vampire scientist Matthew (Matthew Goode). DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES BBC2 Jamie Dornan is set to star in this new three-part BBC2 drama. Set over 24 hours in Country Fermanagh in 1885, it tells the story of a woman who must choose between family duty and love… NO OFFENCE C4 Race riots, Far Right groups and a fiery local election kick off the third series of C4’s police procedural drama. DI Viv Deering (Joanna Scanlan) and her team must navigate the political minefield. DARK HEART ITV  Brooding ITV crime thriller from the pen of Unforgotten writer Chris Lang. Tom Riley…