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How do you feel about tweakments? Of course, we should all be happy in our own skin and celebrate the way we were born. But what if we could eradicate that pesky line between our eyebrows? What if there was a way of lifting our neck so it looked like it used to? Would you or could you be tempted? It’s an interesting conversation and one that’s gathering pace as tweakments become increasingly easy to access. On page 18 we look at just how commonplace it is. Is it a bad thing to try to roll back the years and boost confidence, or is it a slippery slope in a quest for perfection? I’d love to hear what you think – contact me via the ways above. Join our debate…

CATHERINE, PRINCESS OF WALES To say the past year has been challenging for Kate would be an understatement. But after overcoming her cancer battle the princess, 43, is back at work helping others. Since becoming a royal in 2011, Kate has spent much of her time campaigning to help families. She explained, ‘One of my key aims over the last decade has been to reduce the stigma around asking for help, and I believe strong communities have a huge role to play in this. By looking out for others and providing communities of support, we have the best chance of supporting the health and wellbeing of those around us.’ MICHELLE OBAMA As First Ladies go, Michelle Obama is one of the most popular and, arguably, has been the most influential…

Lorraine Kelly As well as being a doting dog mum to Border terrier Angus, daytime TV veteran Lorraine is also often seen cosying up to her daughter Rosie’s dachshund, Ruby, who she calls her ‘grandfurbaby’. Luckily for Lorraine, 65, the two pups are the best of friends and make cameos on her show. Who said you shouldn’t work with animals? Ant McPartlin When he’s not presenting with buddy Dec, you’ll most likely find I’m a Celebrity’s Ant, 49, cuddling up with his canine companions. There’s chocolate Labrador Hurley, who he shares with ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, and Ant and wife Anne-Marie’s Maltipoos Milo and Bumble. They make an adorable bunch! David Beckham His eldest boys Brooklyn and Romeo may have left home, but former footballer David, 49, still has his hands…

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Who has a pair of dumbbells stashed under the stairs? Or a resistance band shoved somewhere in a drawer? If your workout equipment has been gathering dust or you’ve forgotten how to use it, Woman’s fitness expert Annie Deadman can help. ‘Strength-training is one of the best ways to keep your muscles and bones healthy,’ she says. Not only will you feel firmer and more toned, you will increase your metabolic rate and reduce the risk of injury in old age, too. Ready to get started? Simply follow Annie’s step-by-step moves. What to do Annie’s exercises use these pieces of workout equipment: ✱ Dumb-bells ✱ Kettlebell ✱ Loop resistance bands You can pick which exercises to do, based on the kit you already have at home. If you’ve got all…

Emma has worked in several small-animal practices in the South East. Much of her time is spent looking after her four young children, Izzy, Leo and twins Daisy and Alfie, but she also teaches veterinary students and plans to return to being a full-time vet when the kids start school. Clean your dog’s teeth today Many dog owners don’t realise how crucial oral health is to their pet’s overall wellbeing. Dogs are great at hiding pain, but dental issues can lead to infections and affect their ability to eat. Prevention is key, and regular brushing is one of the best ways to avoid problems. While many dogs aren’t fond of having their teeth brushed, with patience, most will tolerate it – or even enjoy it. It’s important to monitor your dog’s…

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SHEILA GRANT Brookside In 1986, the gritty Liverpool drama was one of the first soaps to deal with the sensitive issue of rape, in a storyline where Sue Johnston’s character, a mum-of-three, was sexually assaulted. Years later, in a TV interview in 2018, Sue revealed, ‘I was slightly nervous about it, because I had in my own life, when I was 27, been sexually attacked. I was adamant we shouldn’t just produce a sensationalist piece of television.’ GAIL CHADWICK Coronation Street Gail’s now enjoying a new life in France with her fifth husband Jesse, so let’s hope her golden years are less eventful than the half-century she spent on the cobbles! Her most terrifying ordeal was finding out hubby number three, businessman Richard Hillman, was a serial killer – or,…

Oprah’s 3½st weight loss American talk-show host Oprah Winfrey looked amazing as she showed off the results of her impressive weight loss in a tight gym outfit in California recently, after admitting to using weight-loss injections. The new images of the star came just days after Woman reported on the rise of skinny jabs. Oprah, 71, revealed that she has been using an undisclosed GLP-1 — a type 2 diabetes medication that can also aid in weight loss — to shed nearly 3½st after decades of yo-yo dieting. The admission came as a shock to fans, as she had previously denied using meds to slim down and even went as far as to slam the weight-loss injections as an ‘easy way out’. But, having almost reached her goal weight of…

PICTURE PERFECT? It was a sweet PR move of the Princess of Wales to release her three children’s and her own portraits. As part of her Shaping Us Framework, her campaign on the importance of early childhood, she recommended sitting down with children or grandchildren to all draw a picture of each other. The results of Princes George and Louis, and Princess Charlotte’s attempts were posted on the Wales’ official social media accounts – with Kensington Palace saying they’d leave us all to guess whose was which. I think it’s pretty clear that the red crayon lover is six-year-old Louis, while it looks like 11-year-old George did the impressive line drawing of his mum sitting in an armchair. Clearly he’s inherited his mother’s talent – her charcoal portrait of Louis…

As far as strong women go, Ruth Langsford is definitely up there with the best of them. She carved out a long and successful career for herself, and most recently is having to navigate her divorce from Eamonn Holmes. Since the announcement of their split last May, Ruth has kept a dignified silence – her close friend and Loose Women co-star Coleen Nolan said, ‘I’ve never met anyone that has handled something with so much dignity and pride. She’s just such a lady, more of a lady than I’ll ever be, I would’ve spilled my guts.’ Now, ahead of her 65th birthday later this month, Ruth has finally opened up, saying, ‘Relationship breakdowns are very difficult – marriage, friendship, whatever it is – but you just deal with it and…

Kristen Bell Cardigans have made a comeback so elevate your denim in this sunny shade. Cardigan, £38.99, sizes xs-l, Miss Selfridge at asos.com; jeans, £39, sizes 6-20, AnyDay at John Lewis Dannii Minogue Spark joy in a vibrant floral print. Keep the top buttons undone for that flattering V neckline. Dress, £59.99, sizes xs-xxl, YAS at zalando.co.uk Pamela Anderson Tonal dressing always looks chic, so get on board in warm coffee tones. Jumper, £16, sizes 8-22, Nutmeg at Morrisons; skirt, £16.90, sizes 4-28, shopcider.com Vogue Williams Leopard print is a classic that always delivers, minimal styling needed. Dress, £35, sizes 6-24, M&S Michelle Keegan Cosy and glamorous, a knitted frock has it covered. In this year’s hottest hue, too! Dress, £50, sizes 8-18, Michelle Keegan at Very Rochelle Humes Give…

Boost your lunch and save cash Healthy lunches, which won’t break the bank, feels like a good topic for us to talk about this week. For some of us, lunch is a hurried affair, snatched between work commitments. For others, it’s more leisurely and the only meal away from the family, thereby offering peace and quiet. Either way, we need to establish what is meant by ‘healthy’. It needs to sustain us through to our evening meal – without the need for snacking – and that means the ingredients have to be a mix of complex carbohydrates, protein and some vegetables for bulk. Sounds so dull, doesn’t it? But better than a latte and a chocolate bar – based around refined carbohydrates (the milk in the latte and any nuts…

Don’t put up with hair loss Sadly, it’s all too easy to dismiss thinning hair as a sign of ageing, but getting help could be easier than you think... As a female GP, I meet lots of women with concerns about seemingly ‘cosmetic’ problems. However, these issues do not only seriously hinder their self-confidence, but they may also be a sign of an underlying health condition. Hair loss is one of them. By age 50, 40% of women experience noticeable hair thinning or loss. And, post menopause, this number rises to above half. FINDING THE CAUSE Hair loss in women can be caused by a wide variety of medical, genetic, hormonal and lifestyle factors. One of the most common causes is androgenic alopecia (female pattern baldness). This is a genetic…

Carrot cake Lightly spiced and deliciously moist, our best ever carrot cake is sure to impress. SERVES 12 PREP 15 MINS COOK 1 HR 35 MINS, PLUS COOLING ✱ 3 medium free-range eggs, beaten✱ 175ml sunflower oil✱ 50g soured cream✱ 1tsp vanilla extract✱ 175g each soft light brown sugar, dark muscovado sugar✱ 300g plain flour✱ 2½tsp mixed spice✱ 1tsp each bicarbonate of soda, fine sea salt✱ 350g carrots (approx 3 large), coarsely grated✱ 100g nuts, chopped (we used pistachios), plus extra to serve For the icing: 125g butter, softened You will need: 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin, base lined with baking paper 1 Heat the oven to 140C Fan. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, soured cream and vanilla extract, then stir in both sugars. 2 Fold the…

£400,000 KATIE HOPKINS Controversial columnist Katie was paid £400k when, in 2015, she signed up to the show in a bid to change the public’s perception of her as the ‘most hated woman in Britain’. She managed to win over fans and finished second behind Katie Price, who she branded ‘a nobody’. The ex-Apprentice star was also cast on the Aussie version of the show in 2021, but was swiftly deported after flouting the country’s Covid-19 rules. £500,000 KATIE PRICE Despite entering the house late in 2015, reality TV veteran Katie was still crowned champion and earned £500k. The victory, five years after ex-husband Alex Reid won the show, shocked Katie, who branded her appearance ‘boring’ due to ill health after a boob job. Katie revealed she’d been in agony…

Meghan’s new TV series has her looking elegant, entertaining her friends and ‘elevating the ordinary’. She’s seen gardening, trying her hand at beekeeping and artfully flower arranging as she chats away to her famous pals. But the one thing she doesn’t seem to be able to say (perhaps she doesn’t feel she should have to?) is that she may have been wrong. Or that she is sorry for any upset that she may have caused. Sorry perhaps for the way she treated her father, who was cut off after he admitted making a mistake by posing for paparazzi pictures before her wedding to Prince Harry? Sorry for any misunderstandings about the way she is said to have behaved with some staff at Buckingham Palace (where one claimed to be left…

Smoother, wrinkle-free skin, once the preserve of celebrities, is now within reach of all who have the desire and money to turn back the clock. We might look aghast at the Love Island-style trout pouts, but they’re still in demand. While none of us wants a ‘shiny, plasticky’ forehead or inflated cheeks, how many of your friends are having subtle ‘tweakments’ they’d rather not own up to? Opinions vary between diehard au naturel enthusiasts, those who are curious but worry about injecting chemicals into their faces, and people who are glad of a chance to preserve a youthful appearance. There was a massive 57.8% increase in non-surgical cosmetic procedures from plastic surgeons between 2018 and 2022, although this now seems to be tailing off. Last April, the British Association of…

Bombarded with information when it comes to dieting? With so many methods to try, it’s hard to know which will shift pounds in a healthy way. ‘Losing excess weight can lower the risk of serious illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers, but if you’re not careful how you do it, you can cause additional problems,’ warns weight-loss coach Claire Jones, author of How To Eat Less*. Here’s what you need to know. Cutting out carbs This can leave you feeling lacking in energy, grumpy and nauseous. ‘Low-carb diets can often mean low fibre intake too, which can cause constipation and reduce good gut bacteria, affecting digestion,’ says Claire. ‘You can also miss out on vital vitamins and minerals, affecting thyroid hormones and immune function.’ Do…

Beat the rail fare hikes The annual increase in the price of train tickets has just kicked in (no delays or cancellations here!). Here’s what it means for you and how to keep your costs on track. THE FARE DEAL Regulated rail fares are going up by 4.6%** and buying a railcard will cost an extra £5***. If you’re a commuter, regular user of off-peak returns on long-distance routes, or buy flexible tickets for urban journeys, your wallet is going to take a hit. ‘It’s still possible to get a good deal,’ says Silviya Barrett of the Campaign for Better Transport, ‘especially if you book in advance, travel off-peak, and get a railcard if you’re eligible. Travelling by rail is one of the greenest ways to get around. Switching one…

I didn’t like you posting funny conversations on Facebook,’ my then nine-year-old said over a pub lunch five years ago. I shifted uneasily in my seat. Over the years, I’d become vaguely aware of the increasing clues that she was uncomfortable with the photos, anecdotes and family dialogues that I routinely posted on social media. I’d shrugged it off and carried on anyway. ‘So if a parent’s shared things in the past…’ I said, ‘what should happen to those posts?’ She smiled wryly, suspecting I wasn’t going to like what came next. ‘They should be deleted immediately,’ she said matter-of-factly. ‘And the parents should be put on the naughty step.’ I felt sick. Was it the guilt of knowing that I belonged on the naughty step? The pain of deleting…

1 Bring the light The right lighting can completely transform your home and create a different vibe to even the simplest decor. Rather than using the overhead ceiling light, try adding a smaller table lamp with a yellow-toned bulb to side tables or shelves, or place a floor lamp in a corner. This will add a warm and cosy feel to a room that will be more inviting than anything too bright and stark. Baltimore armchair, £349, furniturechoice.co.uk; other items, stylist’s own 2 Find your focal point Whether it’s a fireplace or your TV, laying out your furniture to face towards a central point in your room is always best. If your living room is on the small side, try hanging the TV on the wall to free up valuable…

IF YOU LOVE TO WIN PRIZES THEN VISIT comps.womanmagazine.co.uk What does comedian Alex Brooker say is his karaoke song? To find the four-word answer, solve the crossword then read through the shaded squares. ACROSS 11 Author (6)12 Not real (9)13 Always (4)14 Prison chief (8)15 Powdery (5)16 Themes (6)17 Most affluent (7)18 Divisions of a shop (11)20 Belonging to them (5)22 Sound of someone walking (9)24 Find out (5)28 Circus performer (7)29 Most extended (7)32 Restaurant worker (6)34 Cherish (8)36 Zaniest (8)37 In recent times (6)39 Total loss of hope (7)40 Anew (7)45 Is aware of (5)47 Skydiver’s canopy (9)48 Vessels for flowers (5)51 Theatrical show (11)53 Least attractive (7)55 Communication with God (6)56 Ranked competitors (5)58 Growing milk teeth (8)59 Indication (4)60 More disobedient (9)61 Immersed briefly (6) DOWN…

As Ten Pound Poms returns for a second series, former Corrie and Our Girl star Michelle Keegan reprises her role as nurse Kate in the drama about Brits forging new lives in 1950s Australia thanks to a government scheme which allowed them to emigrate for £10. Speaking before the recent traumatic break-in at her home (see p5) Michelle reveals more… What do you love about playing Kate in Ten Pound Poms? I love the historical aspect of the show. I didn’t know much about the ten pound poms scheme before I was cast. Being able to delve into the research and meet people who went through that experience, meeting their families and hear their stories, I’ve loved that side of it. My favourite thing about Kate is that she has…

WE ALL GRIEVE IN OUR OWN WAY My heart goes out to Coleen Nolan, who recently spoke about the pile-on she faced on social media after smiling at her late sister Linda’s funeral, just weeks ago. During a conversation on Loose Women, Coleen explained that she smiled as she got out of the car, acknowledging the crowd of around 2,000 people. In response, she says she was cruelly criticised online, with some trolls asking, ‘What’s she smiling about?’ It’s easy to forget how painful that must have been for Coleen and indeed for her equally famous Nolan sisters. The suggestion that she was being disrespectful or flippant about Linda’s death is not only unfair but also deeply hurtful. Grief doesn’t always manifest in one way; sometimes a smile can conceal…