Innholdsfortegnelse for 09-Sep-2019 i Woman

I am loving the supermarket style in this issue on page 22! No, really, Aldi is acing it – who doesn’t want a golden welcome mat? Also not as expensive as I thought is a trip to Vietnam. At £348 for return flights, I’ve actually paid more to go to Spain! So, it’s hello Hanoi – see page 52. While I’m in Vietnam, I won’t need to worry about my hair thanks to our feature ‘What is your hair telling you?’ on page 36. Brassy split ends, that’s what it says to me!…

PROFESSOR KATE WILLIAMS: ‘From the beginning, the dialogue has been very critical of Meghan for things that all the royals do. Wearing a strapless dress, closing a car door – everything she does is criticised… Some of the resentment and the words used about her, such as “outsider”, does have to come down to racism.’ ELLEN DEGENERES: ‘Portia [de Rossi, Ellen’s wife] and I met Prince Harry and Meghan in England to talk about their work on wildlife conservation. They were the most down-to-earth, compassionate people. Imagine being attacked for everything you do when all you’re trying to do is make the world better.’ ELTON JOHN: ‘I am deeply distressed by the distorted and malicious account in the press surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s private stay at my…

Being a parent to a child of any age isn’t easy. From the moment they’re born, they place demands on us which require patience and seemingly endless amounts of energy. From sleepless nights when they’re babies to cleaning up after them as teenagers, it sometimes feels like we are nothing but unpaid servants for our offspring. But, for most parents, children do enrich their lives – even if you are happier once they’ve left home. A study led by Heidelberg University, in Germany, surveyed 55,000 parents over 50 years old and showed that those whose children had left home had higher levels of wellbeing and a lack of depressive symptoms, compared with those that didn’t have children and those that had children who were still living with them at home.…

Get yourself fit * This September, DW Fitness First has teamed up with Woman magazine and wants you to work out in its freestyle training areas, trial its exciting Fitness Menu – with new and exciting classes including ROX, RHYDE, Cycle, SPARR HIIT and H2O HIIT – and use the full range of cardio and strength equipment, or simply enjoy the sauna and steam room – with this FREE three-day pass. If you’re new to gym workouts, don’t worry, the DW Fitness First team are on hand to give you their expertise, advice and support, whether you’re embarking on a new fitness regime or want to inject energy into your existing one.DW Fitness First recommends trying the FGT Explore class specifically designed to upskill gym-goers to feel confident in their…

BLONDE HAIR GONE GREEN If you have arrived back from holiday with a murky green tone to your lovely blonde hair, it is likely that a bit of pool time is responsible. Sometimes minerals in either the regular water or pool water – like copper and magnesium – build up on your hair and are oxidised by the chlorine in the pool. This turns them green. Reach for a hard-working clarifying shampoo to rid your hair of the mineral build-up and discolouration. BRASSY TONES Whether you went on holiday with a few subtle highlights or a full head of shiny platinum blonde hair, it’s likely that the sun has lifted your colour to a lighter, more yellowy shade of blonde. Before you dial your trusted salon’s number to rectify the…

EAT TO THE BEET Bring the colour purple to your plate with Love Beets’ ready-to-eat flavoured beetroot. Try Sweet & Smoky Shredded Beetroot with a burger, Honey & Ginger Diced Beetroot in a Thai salad, and the Beetroot Salsa with tortilla chips – there’s also plain-cooked beets for whizzing into smoothies and dips. £1.25, 180g (280g plain cooked), Tesco. CHARCUTERIE CRISPS Something new to add to a picnic, packed lunch or to nibble on with drinks is M&S Charcuterie Crisps. Wafer-thin slices of chorizo, salami and serrano ham are baked until deliciously crisp. Eat them straight from the pack or you could also sprinkle them over salads and pasta dishes for some added crunch and flavour. £1.50, 25g. CALORIE SAVER The Groovy Food Company’s Virgin Avocado Oil Cooking Spray and…

IS MY CRUSH GAY? Q I’m divorced and my friends tell me I’m attractive. For the last year there’s been a man at work that I’ve come to fancy. I know he doesn’t have anyone and he’s not shy – in fact he’s very outgoing and sociable. Whenever we all go out for a drink after work, he’s in the thick of it, laughing and joking. But whenever I try to attract him and let him know I’d like to go out with him, he just doesn’t seem to take the hint. It’s reached the point when I’m beginning to wonder if he may be gay. Suzie says A There could be loads of reasons why this man hasn’t taken your hints. You may feel you’re giving clear signals that…

MY HAMSTER’S SCRATCHING ITSELF! There are a number of things that can cause over-grooming, red sores and alopecia (baldness) in our small furry pets. All hamsters have a small number of mites on their skin naturally, but sometimes they multiply in older or unwell animals. The diagnosis is quite easy and consists of taking a gentle scraping and looking at it under the microscope. The vet can prescribe some medication and claws can be gently trimmed to limit self-trauma. A fungal or bacterial skin infection is another possibility. A vet could take a swab/pluck of the affected area to analyse. Ringworm (fungal) infections tend to be dry and scaly, while bacterial infections are often wet or oozing. Treatment will depend on the infection. Allergies are also possible and could be…

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Emma ‘MY HEALTH DIDN’T LOOK GOOD’ Emma Willis revealed she had her own secret health scare after filming Emma Willis: Delivering Babies alongside trained medical professionals. ‘I was feeling really s**t and low at the beginning of the year. I wasn’t me, and I didn’t know why,’ the 43-year-old said. While she would usually cry a little over baby joy or at elated contestants on The Voice, Emma felt as though she was suddenly an emotional mess and even contemplated therapy. Having ruled out pregnancy, Emma admitted, ‘I had a bunch of blood tests done and they came back not great. I had quite a few inflammation markers that came back, I had really low hormones, really high cholesterol and things weren’t good.’ But after working with a nutritionist to…

She’s been vocal about the fact she ended her marriage to Jamie Redknapp in 2017 to focus on ‘renewed ambitions’. But, despite the pair moving in a good direction and trying to work things out, Louise has now revealed how her choice to put herself and her music career first has led to her being labelled a ‘bad mother’ to sons Charley, 15, and Beau, 10, who she shares with former footballer Jamie. The 44-year-old singer often posts racy pictures to her Instagram account to promote her new music, which has led to insults being thrown her way on a regular basis. Facing the trolls Speaking on Paul Mckenna’s The Positivity Podcast, Louise explained, ‘I went through a time where I think I was taking bullets pretty much every day…

*ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS... visit dwfitnessfirst.com/Woman3Dayand complete your details. A member of the team from your preferred DW Fitness First gym will contact you to book you in for your first workout at a time that suits you. If you’d like to go sooner, simply call your chosen DW Fitness First gym. TERMS AND CONDITIONS DW Fitness First will call you within 24 hours to book you in for your first session. If you want to be booked in sooner simply give them a call. To find your nearest club, please refer to dwfitnessfirst.com. Your pass is valid at all DW Fitness First clubs and must be used within 14 days of download. During your trial you’re welcome to use the beauty rooms and crèche for an additional…

DOUBLE SPLIT: If your ends are split into two it means that the cuticle of your hair is damaged. This is usually caused by too much friction, which means that you are styling and brushing your hair either too much or too vigorously. Reduce heat styling and invest in a kinder-to-hair tangle brush. SMALL SPLIT: This is when you can see the tiniest split at the end of your hair. This speaks most of dehydration, so to counter them, book in a trim. Even taking that very end off will stop the hair from splitting further and causing more damage and frizz. Then use a moisturise-boosting hair mask once a week. TREE SPLIT: Imagine a tree with various branches coming from the main trunk. If that is what your hairs…

Roasted cauliflower with spiced tomato sauce A great veggie dish that’s so low in cals you can serve it with rice or naan and still be under 500 cals. SERVES 2 PREP 5 MINS COOK 25 MINS * 200g new potatoes, diced * 150g cauliflower florets * 1tsp ground turmeric * ½tsp chilli flakes * 1tsp sunflower oil * 3tbsp mixed spices (we used fennel, cumin, coriander, caraway and mustard seeds) * 200g cherry tomatoes, halved * 75g frozen petit pois * Large handful spinach or watercress * Small handful fresh coriander leaves 1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Boil the potatoes for 5-6 mins, until tender. Drain and reserve 5tbsp of the cooking water. 2 While the potatoes are cooking, toss the cauliflower florets in the turmeric, chilli…

Will this cancer test help me? Q I have heard that there is something called a liquid biopsy, which can tell you if your cancer is coming back. I had lung cancer a few years ago – do I need one? Philippa says A A biopsy generally involves taking a sample of tissue to look at under a microscope, for example to see if a mass is malignant or not. A liquid biopsy is far less invasive – it’s a blood test and looks at the traces of the cancer’s DNA in the blood. Recently it has been in the press that liquid biopsies for breast cancer can predict whether or not the cancer is likely to come back again. It is also effective for haematological (or blood) cancers such…

He left me without an explanation QI’ve been going out with my partner for six months. However, in August he said he had to move abroad and couldn’t say why. I’ve met a man who wants to have sex with me but what if my old partner returns? Susan says AI think this situation is sufficiently unclear that you’re wise to hesitate. Yes, I understand you don’t owe your old partner anything – he’s left you in the lurch. But it’s not yet clear what’s happening there – and it is clear that you’re uncomfortable about starting something else. Plus, your new admirer seems like a man who’s prioritising lust over love, which may be the last thing you need right now. Get the situation with your partner clear –…

When we go out as a family and the day ends happily with minimal tantrums and meltdowns, it’s a small victory. Our outing at London Zoo in May 2017, was exactly that. My daughter Alisha, then nine, and son Aliyaan, seven, were fascinated by the lions, my youngest Anayah, 23 months, spent the day running around, giggling and lapping up special treatment from the staff. When I fell pregnant with Anayah in September 2014, my husband, Shahzad, then 34, and I were thrilled, and Alisha and Aliyaan couldn’t wait to meet their baby sister. The pregnancy went smoothly but, when I gave birth in June 2015 and little Anayah was placed in my arms, I knew instantly something wasn’t right. I saw she had six fingers on her left hand.…

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CRIMINAL Netflix David Tennant and Agent Carter’s Hayley Atwell lead the starry cast of this anthology drama series, which is set in various locations across Europe. Each story takes place in a police interview suite as detectives question their suspects. ZOMBOAT! ITV2 A zombie apocalypse in Birmingham is at the heart of this comedy, which stars Downton Abbey’s Cara  Theobold and Leah Brotherhead as sisters Kat and Jo, who flee on a canal boat with some unlikely companions. MY GRANDPARENTS’ WAR C4 This four-part series follows actors, including Kristin Scott Thomas and Mark Rylance, as they retrace their grandparents’ steps during World War Two, from Normandy to Asia. MODERN LOVE Amazon Prime Video This romantic comedy anthology series has a stellar cast across standalone episodes that…

Shoulder bridge Focuses on glutes and spinal mobility Lie knees bent, arms by sides. Inhale, lift pelvis off floor, squeezing glutes and lengthening knees forward to open up hip flexors. Hold for three secs. Exhale, lowering spine, one vertebra at a time. 3-5 reps. Roll up Focuses on core and spinal mobility Lie face up, arms extended behind you, shoulder-width apart. Lift arms to ceiling, raise head, inhale as you peel yourself off the floor. Exhale as you reach forward, keeping your belly button drawn in. Inhale, roll down with resistance. Exhale, continue roll down. 5-10 reps. Pilates 100 Focuses on lungs, core, pelvic floor Lie face up, knees to chest, arms along body, palms down. Inhale, lift head. Exhale. Extend legs 45 degrees. Pump arms up and down as…

No7 Hydra Luminous Day Lotion SPF15, £14, Boots No thanks to depleting collagen levels, you may notice your skin looking a little more hollow, with fine lines deepening into wrinkles. Drenching your skin with moisture, this SPF15 lotion packs a serious hydration punch, but still sits nicely under make-up without creating any slippage. Flower Beauty Light Illusion Concealer in Deep, £8.99, Superdrug Fluctuating hormones can mean the return of unwanted spots. After using fuss-free, fragranced products to calm and salicylic acid to prevent breakouts, a good concealer will disguise blemishes. The lightweight formula won’t clog your pores, and it’ll work just as well to cover rosacea or redness, too. Soap & Glory Blot Right Now Blotting Sheets, £4, Boots A handy sheet of blushing paper is a far better solution…

Putting the bins out. A spot of DIY. Taking the kids to the park. In 2019, most men contribute to childcare and household duties – yet most wives would argue it’s still not an equitable split. According to a recent study, 88% of women felt the domestic onus is on them, even if they’re also focused on their careers. But why is housework such a battleground? And how easy is it to hand over the running of the household to someone else when you’re used to being in charge? We asked two couples to swap roles for a week to find out… ‘IT WAS SURPRISINGLY TIME-CONSUMING’ Mark Lawton, 60, an IT consultant, and wife Sharon, 52, who runs a parenting company, live in Hertfordshire. They have two sons, Alex, 20,…

Don’t be ashamed Research from Innovo has found that bladder weakness affects women in the UK every day, yet 40% do not tell anyone about their symptoms due to embarrassment – despite over a third having suffered with it for at least four years! Eat chillies The compound capsaicin that gives chillies their signature spicy kick has been found to slow metastasis in cancer patients*. Metastasis occurs when cancer cells develop beyond the original tumour and affect other body parts. Soothe your feet …with Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Foot Magic (£4.99, Superdrug). Enriched with vitamin E and other natural emollients and moisturisers, it softens and smooths even the roughest, driest feet. Put it on your feet at night and cover with cotton socks.…

Be clear and firm Don’t hold out hope. It might seem kind to say ‘maybe’ or ‘another time perhaps’, but if you know in your heart you’ll never want to, that’s actually cruel. Instead be open and say ‘I don’t feel that way about you.’ Be general and gentle Pointing out specific and detailed reasons why you don’t fancy a man isn’t nice. ‘There’s no spark for me’ is sufficiently sweeping that he can’t feel personally criticised. Be positive and appreciative Saying what you do like about him lets you both focus on keeping your non-sexual connection – eg, ‘You’re such good company, we always have a laugh – let’s stay friends.’…

Heading off in the evening to the local bingo hall for a night of fun with my best friend, Nicky, then 45, while my husband, William, then 57, relaxed at home was the highlight of my week. Our exciting bingo nights was one of the things we most loved to do together. Only, in July 2007, Nicky announced she was moving to Malta. ‘I’m happy for you, but I’ll miss you,’ I told her sadly as we hugged goodbye. Still, I was soon planning trips to go out and see her. I didn’t go to the halls as much once she left and some friends recommended I give Woman Bingo a go. Soon I was playing bingo online a few times a week, and while I never put much money…

Stick me in jail, I find myself guilty of an ‘ism’. Not sexism or racism, but ageism. According to Carol Vorderman, the language we use around older people is discriminatory and makes life after 50 seem horrendous. Apparently using phrases like ‘women of a certain age’ or ‘old git’ adds to that impression. I’m 52 and I use both of those phrases about myself! ‘We’re bombarded with phrases which imply life after 50 must be awful,’ Carol says. ‘That just isn’t true. This is one of the last taboos to smash. Life after 50 can be the best time of all… less stressful, less competitive, freer, happier.’ The TV presenter was reacting to the Ageist Britain report, which surveyed 4,000 UK adults and found a third of Brits confess to…