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Most of us are familiar with the term anorexia, an eating disorder that sees sufferers avoid or limit their food intake. However, what’s perhaps less well-known is the fact anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder, with those battling the condition just as likely to take their own life as they are to suffer medical complications. In April 2021, Big Brother star Nikki Grahame died as a result of her anorexia, aged just 38. Typically associated with adolescents, clinicians have found it’s not unusual for adults to develop the condition later in life too, with many doctors claiming to have treated women as old as 70. It’s clear anorexia isn’t an illness that only affects individuals, but entire families, having a hugely debilitating impact on daily life…

Columnist Is going ‘damp’ easier than being ‘dry’? Those of you who did Dry January must have felt fantastic, dazzling your friends with your shiny halo, feeling energetic, healthy and smug. My daughter did it and kept me regularly updated on her glowing skin, deep sleep and healthy bank account. Given we’re now at the end of February, I wonder if those benefits are a bit of a distant memory or has it changed your drinking habits for the better? If so, brilliant. Stopping something altogether can require less effort than opting for moderation, but not always. (Obviously I’m talking about booze and cake here, not class A drugs.) Say you’re now on half a bottle (around five units) of wine a night, maybe more at the weekends. For health…

WOMAN’S GP DR PHILIPPA KAYE ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK Picture someone clutching their chest and having a heart attack. You’re likely to imagine a middle-aged man who is overweight and a smoker. The surprising truth is that coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the UK, with around 100 admitted to hospital each day following a heart attack. Coronary heart disease (also called ischaemic heart disease) is when the blood vessels to the heart become narrow due to the build-up of fatty deposits on their walls. This means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. If the arteries become too narrow, or become blocked by a clot, the blood supply to the heart muscle itself can be…

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BENNIFER’S ULTIMATE COMMITMENT Two wedding ceremonies weren’t enough for Jennifer Lopez and husband Ben Affleck, 50, to prove their undying commitment to one another. Instead, the couple – who tied the knot in Las Vegas last July before celebrating with friends and family the following month – put a stamp on their love with tattoos. Jennifer, 53, shared snaps of their inkings next to the hashtag #CommitmentIsSexy. Ben’s tat features two arrows alongside the pair’s initials, while Jen’s design includes an infinity symbol. JEN & HARRY’S new romance They’re both world famous, single and arguably among the hottest celebs around, so could romance be on the cards for Jennifer Aniston and Harry Styles? Speculation that the pair were getting close first circulated when Jennifer, 54, attended one of 29-year-old Harry’s…

Filming for the next series of Britain’s Got Talent is underway, but with a new judge, rumours of feuds, talk of walking out and offers of exciting ventures elsewhere, it looks like Amanda Holden, 52, may finally have had enough. She was part of the original line-up, first appearing as a judge in 2007 with Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, but after 16 years, could this be Amanda’s final year on the show? Price wars Tensions first arose some weeks ago when it was revealed that head judge Simon, 63, had enlisted former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli to replace David Walliams. While Amanda and fellow judge Alesha Dixon, 44, had both expressed sadness at seeing David go, it was when Bruno’s salary was discussed that rumours of conflict…

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Sticking to a healthy diet is hard enough without trying to decode the latest advice about what we should and shouldn’t be eating. But sorting the facts from the fiction is not only important for reaching weight-loss goals, it can also have an impact on your overall health – no, you shouldn’t be cutting out fat entirely or relying on juice ‘cleanses’ after a weekend of alcohol and sugary treats. Confused? You’re not alone. We’ve asked our experts for the truth about these common food myths and reveal the ones you can ditch today. Carbs make you fat Carbs don’t make you fat – too many carbs make you fat, but too much of anything will do the same. Carbohydrates actually contain the same amount of calories per gram (four)…

People in their 40s are the most likely to divorce, according to research. The impact of children, the influence of peers and a change in expectations are just a few of the reasons so many of us find ourselves at a marital crossroads. And while divorce can be upsetting for everyone, it can sometimes be the start of an exciting new chapter and a journey to finding true happiness. We meet three women who say they have no regrets after throwing all of their post-divorce energy into a new venture… ‘BEING SINGLE AGAIN WAS A HUGE ADJUSTMENT’ Brigette Bard, 50, is the CEO of BioSure Global. Like everyone who gets married, when my husband and I wed in August 1994, I thought we’d be together forever. We spent many happy…

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As The Bay returns to ITV1, Family Liaison Officer DS Jenn Townsend (Marsha Thomason) is called to support a grieving husband whose wife has died in what appears to be a targeted attack. But as Jenn digs deeper, secrets are exposed… Meanwhile, there’s trouble at home for Jenn and her partner Chris (Barry Sloane). Here, Marsha reveals more… Where do we find Jenn at the beginning of this new series? Jenn’s life at home is really good now. She and Chris are in a good place and their kids seem to be getting on. But then Chris’ ex-wife Jacqui (Claire Goose) turns up and doesn’t appear to be leaving anytime soon, which drives Jenn bonkers! The new series centres around the death of a woman in a house fire. Tell…

Best... bedtime drink Horlicks Healthy Sleep, £14.99 for 400g, horlicks.co.uk Not keen on herbal tea? Sip this sleep-inducing shake as you unwind in the evening instead. It contains a blend of vitamins B12, B6 and C along with camomile and valerian – two natural ingredients known for aiding rest. Mix the powder into a glass of cold milk for a mild yet creamy taste. Best... CBD oil Goodrays CBD Night Drops, £19.95, goodrays.com Short for cannabidiol, CBD is a chemical compound found in cannabis that has relaxing benefits but without the illegal ‘high’. These high-quality oil drops deliver a calming dose that can help reduce anxiety, aid relaxation and improve sleep quality. Added peppermint means it tastes great and can help with bedtime bloating – start with one full dropper…

They’ve been ITV’s golden couple since beginning their presenting duties together on This Morning back in 2009, but it seems the public are baying for fresh blood at the helm of the ITV show. Fans are calling for Holly Willoughby, 42, and Phillip Schofield, 60, to be replaced. And after being impressed by Josie Gibson and Dermot O’Leary’s partnership during the half-term break, it appears that viewers know who they want to step into the top spot. ‘Having to watch This Morning but is so much better with Dermot and Josie. Give them the job full-time, get rid of the queue dodgers,’ one fan penned recently, while another wrote, ‘Dermot and Josie #ThisMorning much better with these two – light-hearted, really good vibes. Keep it with this pair, it’s actually…

The couple who own the Wiltshire field in which Harry lost his virginity in 2001 have joked that they’re going to put up a blue plaque to commemorate the great event. Excellent plan! You’ll remember, of course (how could we forget?), that Harry rather ungallantly revealed the ‘inglorious episode with an older woman’ in his memoir, Spare, writing, ‘She liked horses, quite a lot, and treated me not unlike a young stallion. Quick ride, after which she’d smacked my rump and sent me to graze. Among the many things about it that were wrong: it happened in a grassy field behind a busy pub.’ The lady in question, Sasha Walpole (and hardly an older woman, at only a couple of years older than the then 16-year-old Harry), had kept her…

File & shape Nail prep should be your top priority to give your nails durability. Remove any existing polish and cut nails with scissors. Then, using Crystal Nail Files, £5 for three, M&S, file to your desired shape. ‘Avoid filing back and forth as you might overfile,’ explains Metta Francis, Barry M nail expert. ‘If you’re shaping nails in a square shape, ensure you soften the edges into a curve – if you leave them straight they're likely to catch and tear.’ Cuticle care One of the best things about getting a salon manicure is when the nail technician shapes your cuticles. This essential step is easier to replicate than you might think. Taking Brushworks Crystal Cuticle Sticks, £2.99, lookfantastic.com, gently push back any overgrown skin around your nail, creating…

People say that you should trust your mother’s instinct, and in my case that couldn’t be more true. My daughter Adeline was just seven weeks old when she had surgery to correct a bowel blockage, but as the months passed she struggled to gain weight and by the time she was 18 months, she was tiny compared with other children her age. My husband Jordan and I were so worried and eventually she was referred to a paediatrician who did blood tests to check her iron levels. Despite his reassurance that everything was OK, my instinct told me otherwise. And I was right. Adeline’s blood counts were extremely low and she needed to return for more tests. When the doctor told me to prepare not to go home for a…

Malty Biscoff brownies Combine two great flavours, Biscoff and Horlicks, for next-level brownies that are irresistible! SERVES 16PREP 25 MINSCOOK 35 MINS,PLUS CHILLING ✱ 100g unsalted butter ✱ 100g soft brown sugar ✱ 100g caster sugar ✱ 200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces ✱ 3 medium free-range eggs, beaten ✱ 50g plain flour ✱ 20g Horlicks ✱ 60g Lotus Biscoff spread ✱ 40g (about 5) Lotus Biscoff biscuits You will need: ✱ 20cm square loose-bottom tin, base and sides lined 1 Heat the oven to 160C Fan/Gas 4. Melt the butter in a saucepan then add the sugars and chocolate, and stir until completely combined. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. 2 Mix in the eggs, flour, Horlicks and a pinch of sea salt. 3 Pour into…

Columnist IS THREE A CROWD? David Haye is a lucky man with two girlfriends on his arm, isn’t he? Or… maybe not. Because if humans were supposed to live happily in love triangles, well, more people would be doing it. The multimillionaire and former boxing champ has never publicly confirmed that he and Saturdays singer Una Healy are in a three-way relationship with model Sian Osborne – but it’s looking pretty likely. For a start, he’s always posting pictures of himself flanked by the pair of them, often on exotic holidays in bikinis or in posh restaurants wearing skimpy dresses. And he and Sian actually advertised on celebrity dating app Raya, complete with photos of themselves, as they searched to add another partner to their relationship. I’m sure they’re having…