Innholdsfortegnelse for 17 October 2016 i Woman's Day

“Would you still love me if I became a quadriplegic?” It’s one of those questions many people ask their partners, as though taking away the ability to walk or talk is the ultimate test of love. But for almost 3 billion Australians this is not a hypothetical question. It is a harsh, daily reality, where for no money and little reward, their time is no longer their own, their lives totally dedicated to caring for someone who simply can’t make it through the day without them. Next week Australia celebrates National Carers Week, recognising these remarkable people and the utterly selfless, unpaid and arduous work they do. Whether it’s feeding, dressing, showering, shopping or cleaning for a loved one or friend, these people are Australia’s true heroes – yet they’re…

‘She’s extremely private. She’d still like to fall in love and have a family’ Wearing slippers and wrapped in a bedsheet as she checks her mailbox, Kate Fischer is barely recognisable after completely reinventing herself since she starred in the risque film Sirens with Elle Macpherson and Portia de Rossi. It’s 23 years since she shocked Australia by proudly stripping to play the role of one of painter Norman Lindsay’s life models in the movie – and a decade since she dropped out of celebrity life to “find herself”. “I had no idea it was Kate Fischer,” admits one of her Melbourne neighbours, who says Kate is always polite and friendly on the rare occasion he spots her outside her swish apartment complex in Toorak. “But she’s very private. I…

‘I have felt exhausted, frustrated, and at times overwhelmed with grief’ Since my husband John became a quadriplegic I’ve realised what it means to be a carer. Caring is so much more than looking after someone. It’s about deep love and affection, as your every moment is devoted to making sure someone else is happy, comfortable and not in any distress. In the months that have followed since John fell from a balcony and was rendered unable to move, eat or breathe without help, I have felt exhausted, frustrated and at times overwhelmed with grief. I’ve found being with him in hospital, where he still is, is the most calming. Just being with him is nice. His condition has improved insomuch that he can speak and breathe, but still cannot…

‘If it wasn’t for Teigan I wouldn’t be in as good a place as I am mentally’ It was just before half-time and Newcastle Knights player Alex McKinnon powered down the field, football clutched to his chest, his face slick with sweat. Suddenly, three Melbourne Storm players tackled him and the talented young NRL player crashed headfirst into the ground, with his three opponents landing on top of him. Yet when they stood up again, Alex couldn’t. His C4 and C5 vertebrae had been fractured and he could only move his head. Watching from home, his girlfriend Teigan Power tried to phone him, her eyes glued to the screen as Alex lay motionless for several minutes before he was stretchered off the field. When she couldn’t get hold of him,…

Guy Sebas Who’s that girl?! He’s never normally pictured far from his wife Jules and kids Hudson, four, and Archer, two, so onlookers were taken aback to see singer Guy Sebastian strolling arm-in-arm with another woman on a flight to Melbourne last week. While the brunette in question is Guy’s tour manager Bonnie, it was hard to deny the pair’s chemistry when she put her arm around him and they looked into one another’s eyes. “Guy and his friend certainly looked very close and were walking with their bodies touching ” says an onlooker. Meanwhile, Guy, 34, has recently revealed his decision to return to The X Factor Australia was in part due to the fact he wanted to be closer to his family. “I decided a long…

It’s hard to believe that behind her professional smile, Weekend Sunrise newsreader Talitha Cummins was secretly battling alcohol addiction that has plagued her since she was 14 – and almost ended her career. “I experienced blackouts every time I drank. I did things I’m not proud of,” says Talitha, who describes herself as the modern face of alcoholism – young, professional, educated and high-functioning. Now four years sober, the 36-year-old newsreader gave birth to her first child with husband Ben in August, a baby boy named Oliver, and is finally back on track. But at the height of her addiction, the Gold Coast-born presenter says she’d consume four bottles of wine a night, while working in her TV job. “Holding it together was becoming really hard,” remembers Talitha, who opens…

LINGUINE WITH PRAWNS, CHILLI & PARMESAN CRUMB SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 3164kJ COST $$$ •  500g linguine• 2 tbsp olive oil• 750g green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced• 2 fresh long red chillies, thinly sliced• 1 lemon, juice, grated zest• ½ cup roughly chopped parsley• 2 tbsp olive oil PARMESAN CRUMB • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs•  ½ cup finely grated parmesan• 2 tsp olive oil 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking water. Set aside. 3 PARMESAN CRUMB Meanwhile, toss breadcrumbs and parmesan on tray. Drizzle with oil. Season. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden and crunchy. Set aside. 4 In a large frying…

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Learning how to perform CPR on your pet could mean the difference between life and death in an emergency. Believe it or not, the way we’d save a pet’s life is very similar to how we’d save another human. That’s right – mouth-to-mouth and chest compressions! I’ve performed both to save puppies, kittens, calves, lambs and all kinds of animals. Here’s my step-by-step guide to how you can do the same should you find yourself in a pet emergency… DR CHRIS BROWN’S GUIDE TO PET CPR 1 Ensure the animal’s mouth and throat are free of obstructions. 2 Lay them on their right side. 3 Extend their neck and close their mouth. Put your mouth over their nose. 4 Give five breaths with just enough force to see a rise…

AMANDA SAYS This reading is very close to my heart as Henry was a part of my life, too. I met Henry and his mum Christina several years ago and, as he was getting older, Henry would regularly connect to me if he was not feeling well. He would say, “Please send me some healing, Aunty Mandz” and I would. Henry came to Christina when he was only about two years old. From the moment they met they had a very special bond. Henry knew Christina had to go away to work and he would be left in the care of other people. If they weren’t treating him well, he would tell me and I would tell his mum (and he was right – it was proven with one awful…

They say change is a good thing, and it seems viewers can expect plenty of it when The Voice returns next year. With a new production company taking over the reins, insiders say producers are looking for younger, fresher talent to front the singing competition, and have their sights set on Rob “Millsy” Mills or actor Hugh Sheridan to co-host alongside Sonia Kruger. “Millsy would be perfect for the role, he came to fame on Australian Idol and he’s very well loved by fans,” says a source. While Nine is yet to officially announce Sonia’s return, the Today Extra star is believed to have signed on with the show until the end of 2017. As well as a new host, the coaching panel will change, with Jessie J and The…

Shall we dance? Move over Fred and Ginger! Fred and Mary showed off their best dance moves at the Grand Ball in Washington DC when the DJ cranked up Stevie Wonder’s Isn’t She Lovely. The down-to-earth Danish royals wowed onlookers with their slick routine. Wonder if they practised at the palace first? Bags of attitude We were convinced the singer could do no wrong, but it seems Beyonce isn’t great at everything. Stepping out in LA, she let her clutch do the talking, revealing she’s more of a lover than a chef! Locks f amiliar! UK baby Junior Cox-Noon is just nine weeks old – but he already has hair to rival Richard’s! The Today anchor was not happy when his co-stars pointed out the similarity on air. “It’s stitch-up…

It’s a scenario most people could only dream of, spending the night partying with Chris and Liam Hemsworth. So it’s no surprise Samantha Armytage couldn’t stop smiling on AFL grand final day, after staying up till all hours with the hot brothers. The party life The charismatic blonde, who is well known for her love of a party, hit it off with the stars after she was seated with them at Crown’s pre-grand final lunch at the Palladium on Friday. “She wasn’t starstruck at all. They seemed to respond well to that and the three of them really hit it off” reveals our source, adding that Sam, 40, looked stunning in a sleek white top at the glitzy annual lunch. Used to dealing with A-list celebs for her day job,…

‘It has been full-on, tiring and stressful’ No one said renovating for reality TV would be easy. But for resident Blockhead Dan, the gruelling hours and pressure to keep up appearances on camera are taking their toll. Just nine weeks into filming, the 55-year-old tradie has already dropped 14kg. “When I arrived I weighed 115kg. Now I’m sitting at 101kg – and that’s just from physically running around,” reveals Dan, who entered the show alongside his wife of 31 years, Carleen. “It’s very stressful. Once you’re on The Block you’re here 24 hours a day. You’re in a bubble, and you feel guilty if you step away because if you do, you might miss out and things are bound to go wrong” Stresses of the show Now those close to…

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Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Sunday’s full moon could create tension, so be sure to find a positive outlet before fuses start blowing. Extra exercise, or throwing yourself into a project you’re passionate about, might calm the craziness. Singles might feel confidence growing, but stick close to people you trust. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 When an old issue flares up, long-buried feelings might resurface. Ease off or there’ll be fireworks. For others, the tension could manifest on a physical level, so look after yourself – and warm up before exercise. A good debrief might be just the medicine you need, so start planning a girls’ night! Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Be careful what you wish for! Dreams can come true under stars like these, so…

When Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, everyone’s thoughts turned to his jilted ex-wife Jennifer Aniston. Would she feel elated at the news? Would she see it as final retribution for the heartache she endured when Brad ended their marriage to hook up with Ange, after starring with her in 2005’s Mr and Mrs Smith? In the weeks that have followed the break-up Jen has maintained a dignified silence, choosing not to comment publicly on Brad’s tumultuous personal life. But in news that may shock fans of the pair, Woman’s Day has learned that Jen has been doing everything she can to support her ex-husband in private, even speaking daily to the man who will always hold a special place in her heart. Sources have confirmed that 11…

After meeting Minto stabbing victim Wayne Greenhalgh soon after his terrifying ordeal, Tracy Grimshaw counted the days until she could return. “I can’t wait to see him again,” the A Current Affair host said. The 57-year-old grandad inspired the veteran reporter with his brave fight for survival, after he was randomly attacked in the street. He was left with multiple stab wounds and a pierced lung, and fingers stripped to the bone. “If he can’t work again, we’d like him to at least be financially OK ” says Tracy, who returned to Wayne’s suburb to announce a Rotary appeal in his honour, after doctors said he may never work as a cabinetmaker again because of his injuries. “Wayne’s mates with everyone in the neighbourhood. I’m not exaggerating ” says Tracy.…

While her husband and brother-in-law were partying up a storm, Elsa was visiting her native Spain with the couple’s three children, India, four, and two-year-old twins Tristan and Sasha. Spending time with her family, including her mother Cristina, it wasn’t all work for the actress, 40, who paid a visit to Balearic island Formentera, basking in the sun and enjoying the Mediterranean. Later, she caught a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert. Chris didn’t seem to mind – he was too busy celebrating his AFL win! “With my dad watching the @westernbulldogs win the first @aflgrandfinal since 1954, the year he was born!!! best day ever !!! (Meeting my wife was the other best day),” he shared on Instagram.…

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More than 1 million Aussies are currently living with osteoporosis, and 6.3 million of us have low bone density. In fact, every 3.4 minutes someone in Australia breaks a bone due to poor bone health. What’s even more terrifying, as our population continues to age, these numbers will skyrocket. By the time we hit 30 our bone mass has reached its peak. But there’s still plenty we can do to keep our bones strong all the way through old age. And although it’s true that post-menopausal women are more at risk, as our case study shows, poor bone density isn’t only a problem for the old. Here’s what you need to do to make sure your bones are strong and healthy. 1 BEAR WEIGHT & MOVE There’s nothing better for…

Q My son and his partner have been trying for a baby for a while. I recently had a dream where a man with long dark hair and a beard said, “The baby will look like you”, then walked away. Will they have a baby soon? And who was this man? Hopeful I’m shown a newborn being placed into their arms and a card that reads, “Congratulations! It’s a boy . I feel that your son and his partner will be expecting a baby much sooner than they have planned. The man in your dream with the long dark hair and beard was not a passed family member, but a spiritual messenger who in some ways can be likened to a guardian angel. He will watch over the soul…

All relationships need to be livened up sometimes. For example, in Keeping Up With The Joneses, an ordinary couple (Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher) learn it’s not easy to compete with their impossibly gorgeous and sophisticated new neighbours, the Joneses (Jon Hamm and Gal Gadot). Things get complicated when they discover Mr and Mrs “Jones” are secret agents. Before they know it, these two suburbanites are over their heads in the world of international espionage. If you liked films like Mr and Mrs Smith and Bad Neighbours, Keeping up with the Joneses will have you in stitches from start to finish. And if you feel like your relationship is lacking a bit of excitement these days, try these tips: • Challenge yourselves: Work through a difficult task together. Like, say,…

‘I did things I never thought I would … as a hunter-gatherer’ Todd Sampson proved he’ll stop at nothing to make good TV – even being knocked unconscious during a cage fight in last week’s episode! The Gruen regular and father-of-two pushed his body to the limit for his new six-part show Body Hack, which sees him tackle the world’s most extreme activities, such as mixed martial arts cage fighting, climbing the Himalayas as a sherpa and working as a Bollywood stuntman. Rather than just observing, Todd “becomes” the people for each episode, studying the science behind resilience and mental toughness. “It nearly killed me but it was important to push myself” says Todd of filming the adventure-science show, which saw him travel to six countries in as many months.…

Actor, writer and father-of-two William McInnes returns to the small screen as Inspector Peel in Deep Water, a gripping true-crime thriller inspired by a string of brutal gay-hate crimes that took place in Sydney’s Bondi Beach in the ’80s and ’90s. For William, the decision to join the cast was a no-brainer. “I was living in Sydney at the time of these deaths; I remember people talking about them in pubs and even at the rugby club I played at” says the 55-year-old. William plays hardened police chief Peel, who helps his mate’s daughter Tori (Yael Stone of Orange is the New Black) land a job with the Bondi homicide detectives. But when she begins to question a series of mysterious deaths, Peel’s world is turned upside down. “I was…

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