Innholdsfortegnelse for 13-Sep-2021 i Woman

Arguably, it’s been a cruel run-up to the launch of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, and show bosses have already faced setbacks including feedback from fans, who’ve summed up the 2021 line-up as ‘scraping the barrel’. The list of 15 celebrities features former EastEnders actor Nina Wadia, musician Tom Fletcher from McFly, actor Greg Wise and comedian Robert Webb (who memorably won Let’s Dance for Comic Relief in 2009 with his amazing Flashdance routine). Lesser-known ‘stars’ include Matilda ‘Tilly’ Ramsay (chef Gordon’s daughter), Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies and The Great British Bake Off ’s 2012 winner John Whaite, who is forming half of the first all-male pairing. There has also been significant upheaval on the judging panel, with Bruno Tonioli, 65, unable to join the programme due to international travel…

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The following may help if you’re experiencing depression: ✱ Exercise. This has been shown to improve mental health. It also helps with sleep, so it is definitely worth doing. Remember that all physical activity counts, you don’t need to be in training for a marathon, walking is a form of exercise! ✱ Speak up and speak out. Don’t bottle up how you’re feeling. Tell family and friends that you are struggling. ✱ Use distraction techniques. This can be useful, especially something which requires a bit but not too much concentration, such as watching TV or doing a jigsaw. ✱ Try to eat healthily. A Mediterranean diet high in olive oil may help increase the hormone serotonin in the brain (like SSRIs). ✱ Use an app. There are also multiple mental…

Black bean brownies These moist and crumbly gluten-free brownies are completely delicious. MAKES 12 PREP 10 MINS COOK 18 MINS COST 25P PER PORTION ✱ 400g can black beans, drained ✱ Pinch of salt ✱ 1tsp vanilla extract ✱ 80ml vegetable oil ✱ 3 eggs ✱ 30g unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting ✱ 60g porridge oats ✱ 100g soft brown sugar ✱ 1tbsp runny honey ✱ 40g any chocolate chips ✱ 25g hazelnuts, chopped YOU WILL NEED ✱ 15 x 20cm baking tray, lined ✱ A food processor 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2 Blend the black beans, salt, vanilla extract and vegetable oil in the food processor until smooth. Crack eggs into the puréed black bean mixture and pulse a couple of times. Add the…

The Dark by Emma Haughton (£12.99, Hodder & Stoughton, HB) In a bid to escape her own demons in the UK, Kate takes a job as the resident doctor in Antarctica. While she knew the isolation was going to be tough, she didn’t expect a killer to be living among the 12 residents. With extreme temperatures and total darkness outside, Kate has to figure out who it is. A modern-day Agatha Christie on ice, this is so remarkably well written, you’ll get shivers as you read it. Did You Miss Me? by Sophia Money-Coutts (£14.99, HQ, HB) There are some authors who are consistently funny. Sophia Money-Coutts is one such author, and this book is no exception. Nell Mason is happy with her life, but when she bumps into her…

Swedish-born Ulrika Jonsson first hit our screens in 1989 as a presenter on breakfast show TV-am, before going on to present hit ITV show Gladiators in 1992. While it may seem like that was just yesterday, the popular ITV show started 29 years ago, meaning Ulrika, 54, has been a permanent fixture for nearly three decades. She’s had a colourful career over the years, from presenting the Eurovision Song Contest and the National Lottery to reality TV stints on Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing on Ice. Nowadays, you’ll find Ulrika being an advocate against ageism and a proud parent to four children. Having been married three times – first to John Turnbull, then Lance Gerrard-Wright and finally Brian Monet – Ulrika hasn’t had the easiest ride. But she’s still smiling.…

The impact of 9/11 on international security was huge, most noticeably when it came to air travel. Now, pilots are sealed off and secure in the cockpit, and screening during pre-flight security has ramped up. The hijackers had been carrying concealed knives. At the time in the US, knives with blades of less than 4in long were allowed on planes. After, random screening was introduced, resulting in passengers getting checked, searched and questioned at airport security. Failed liquid bomb attacks in 2006 led to a liquid limit in hand luggage, preventing passengers from carrying anything more than 100ml.…

COLOUR CLASH You might think the two colours should not be worn together, but it’s time to think again. Red and pink are a surprisingly great clash that will brighten up your look with ease. Combine separates in the two tones for a colour block effect or search for patterns that use the hues together. RED HOT Become a lady in red in this classic colour that ensures all eyes are on you. Look for satin fabrics to make your look even more luxe and try a ruby-coloured jumpsuit for maximum style. A blazer can elevate jeans and don’t forget the power of an A-line skirt to dress up. THINK PINK The fuschia is bright with this hot hue in your wardrobe. Pink suits most skin tones and is guaranteed…

Firstly, your doctor may run blood tests to rule out physical conditions which can mimic depression, for example hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland is underactive. Not everyone with depression will need to have treatment and most people will improve slowly in time. Treatment options include a referral to talking therapy, this might include a computer-based cognitive behavioural therapy programme with a practitioner, group therapy or individual. Treatment with medication (antidepressants) may be appropriate, depending on your symptoms and their severity. The most commonly used initially are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as citalopram or fluoxetine. These can help with symptoms, but it may take weeks to see the full effect. If you start antidepressants, it’s recommended that you take them for at least six months if this is a…

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There are over 140 miles of tracks and footpaths to explore, with easy-to-follow walking routes, short strolls and long-distance trails. You won’t be able to go far without seeing a New Forest pony while out walking, as they roam free. This area’s great if you prefer a flatter walk. BEGINNER’S WALK The seven-kilometre circular route through Keyhaven Marshes, along part of the Solent Way, takes you through a nature reserve and offers great views of Hurst Castle, the Isle of Wight and the Needles (visithampshire.co.uk). ADVANCED WALK Try the Buckland Rings Trail, a 17km walk from Brockenhurst through Roydon Woods Nature Reserve and onto Buckland Rings, the site of a former Iron Age hill fort (thenewforest.co.uk).…

SMOKING ISN’T COOL How sad that one of the many side effects of the pandemic is that lots of young adults have taken up smoking. It’s a terrible habit, and it needs to stop. Cancer Research UK surveys suggest the take-up of cigarette smoking has increased among 18- to 30-year-olds by a whopping 25% since the start of 2020. That means there are around 652,000 more people in this age group lighting up than before the COVID-19 virus struck. In recent years, smoking seemed to have lost its ‘cool’ status, with young people accepting that wrecking your health, smelling bad and wasting loads of hard-earned cash were all great reasons not to do it. But the additional stress caused by COVID has led to young adults actively seeking ways to…

LOUISE ‘I’m not focusing on dating’ She’s been open about the fact she’s struggled with the dating scene since splitting from her ex Jamie, in 2017. But now, Louise Redknapp has confessed that she’s all but given up on finding a new man. ‘I feel like everyone is waiting – asking, “When is she going to meet someone? When is she going to date someone?”’ Louise said. ‘To be completely honest, after the pandemic, I actually really want to concentrate on my career.’ She added, ‘If I ever meet anybody, I’ll be the first to talk about it, I don’t want to hide anything from anyone. But right now, my focus is the boys and giving myself a shot at what I love doing.’ Speaking of her relationship with Jamie,…

THE CAMBRIDGES UNDER PRESSURE William and Kate’s pledge to help save the planet has raised concerns that the new jewels in the Royal Family’s crown may be spreading themselves too thin. Pressure is mounting on the couple’s diary since Harry and Meghan quit Britain last March. So far the future king and queen appear to have passed the challenge with flying colours, playing a prominent role in the pandemic while balancing duty with the demands of family life. Unsurprisingly, their popularity has soared as they stay true to the Duke of Edinburgh’s mantra, ‘Keep calm and carry on.’ But behind palace doors, there are growing concerns over how this increased responsibility will make an impact on William and Kate in the longer term – can they can sustain this escalating…

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Ease into autumn with confidence in key style pieces from Damart. It’s that time of year when you look at refreshing your wardrobe and invest some time in yourself – for once! Whether you love nothing more than a chunky knit, so you can wrap up in comfort, or prefer a printed midi dress that oozes femininity, there are no fashion rules when it comes to cultivating your own style. Why not try layering tops and dresses this season and build up a few multifunctional outfits? Or maybe opt for top-to-tonal looks that are as chic as they are comfortable? Then there’s the option of mixing textures like opulent satin shirts with relaxed-fit trousers, which makes getting dressed all the more exciting when planning what to wear. Using innovative technology…

‘Depression can lead to a slowing of ’ responses We all have mental health and it can change at any moment. Every day I see people with mental health issues in my surgery, and the coronavirus pandemic has only seen an increase. Patients who previously had good mental health are struggling with the increased burdens from the pandemic, with loss of financial security or with physical illness, and many patients who have mental illness have also deteriorated. Lots of the support networks – be that their family or friends, going to work, meeting with people, exercising in the gym, hobbies and the like – were removed or changed during the various phases of lockdown restrictions, and the impact of it all is extremely real. So, what is depression and what…

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Amazon Prime Video Inspired by true events, this film adaptation of the West End musical follows Jamie (Max Harwood), who dreams of a career as a drag queen. Richard E Grant stars as a drag legend. Dr Death STARZPLAY Joshua Jackson takes the lead in this true crime drama about Dallas surgeon Dr Christopher Duntsch, whose patients came in for surgery, but ended up maimed or dead. Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater star as his suspicious fellow doctors.…