Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Jun-2017 i Woman's Own

‘I’ve been in drag for a long time’ Blondie’s Debbie Harry, 71, on fame and Camilla You look great! What’s your secret? I’ve been in drag for a long time! Actually, extreme stretching works. Is it true you once took down all the mirrors in your home? Not quite, but there was a time when I felt I was looking in the mirror too much and so I decided not to. So you’re not a ‘selfie’ person? Not really. I wish I’d learnt about technology earlier because now I don’t have the time. I break everything. What’s the key to your success? As a band, we never really thought about the future, just the day-to-day. I don’t think it’s quite sunk in yet. Has fame ever become too much? Walking…

‘The two children bring lots of giggles and it’s nice to share these funny moments’ With increasing numbers of us documenting our lives online, it’s only natural that proud parents want to share snaps of their children. New research reveals that almost a quarter of mothers in the UK spend more than 12 hours every day on gadgets, with half saying most of this time was spent on social media sharing photos of their kids on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Here, Woman’s Own speaks to four mums, three of whom admit to spending almost as much time taking pictures of their kids as playing with them, and one who sees things very differently… ‘There are social pressures’ Sophie Tait, 32, from Winchester, Hampshire, has two children, Ella-Boo, 11, and Logan,…

A quick guide to… supplements What’s the best time to take them? ‘Evenings after a meal, as some supplements, such as calcium, may work better when the body is in rest-and-repair mode. Some supplements, especially fat-soluble ones, are best taken with food to increase absorption.’ Is one multivitamin enough? ‘While they’re a good all-rounder, a multivitamin won’t help with specific concerns – for example, joint health. So if you have a family history of osteoarthritis, are overweight or exercise a lot, a targeted supplement with protective substances such as glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid may help.’ Try LQ Liquid Health Joint Care (£24.99 for 10 x 50ml bottles, Boots). How many supplements should you take? ‘For women aged 30 and over, I’d recommend a daily multivitamin designed for your…

Buy it Cook it Cheesy penne puff Seriously Creamy Mature Cheddar, 350g, Co-op Set oven to 190°C/Gas 5. Heat a pan and add 250g washed spinach, cover and cook until just wilted. Drain and set aside. Next, cook 100g pasta per instructions. Melt 60g butter in a pan, add 60g plain flour to make a paste and stir for 1-2 mins. Gradually add 300ml milk, beating well to make a thick sauce. Cook for a few mins, add seasoning, 100g cheese, 3 egg yolks (keep the whites), the cooked pasta and the wilted spinach. Whisk the 3 egg whites until firm, and fold into the cheese mixture. Divide between 4 ovenproof dishes and bake for 30 mins, until golden. Was £5 Now £2.50 Bargain…

Loose lady Nadia Sawalha has revealed life at home can be ‘really hard’ when it comes to an ongoing issue that she and her partner are struggling to overcome. Talking about her husband, TV producer Mark Adderley’s former alcohol addiction, she confessed that even after 13 years of recovery, it’s still something the couple find difficult. ‘It’s so hard,’ she said. ‘Everyone is one step away from relapse at any point and there’s so much that I watch Mark put into place to stay sober. ‘I’ve lived with an addict for a long time. The thing with drink is it can leave you vulnerable to everything – to overeating, to taking drugs. It’s very hard work being a recovering addict or alcoholic,’ Nadia, 52, continued. ‘Like Mark, sometimes he’ll just…

On her spending ‘I’ve never let myself have an overdraft’ Star Coleen Nolan has admitted that she’s going through a ‘midlife crisis’ as a shocking new habit takes over her life. The Loose Woman has even confessed that it’s got so bad, it’s left her family questioning her behaviour and reached a point where she felt ‘embarrassed’ in front of fans in a supermarket! Discussing this new phase of her life with her Loose pals, Coleen admitted, ‘You know what? I have been spending a lot recently. I think I’m having a bit of a midlife crisis. Honestly, I’m spending money like I’m Kim Kardashian but I haven’t got her money! I’ve got her bum, but I ain’t got her money.’ Home improvement Explaining what it is she’s spending…

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Contact Anita Send your questions to askanita@ timeinc.com  Follow her on Twitter @AnitaNaik Or go to anitanaik.com We never go out Q I’ve been married for 15 years and my husband and I are in a rut. We get on and still have sex now and then, but we never go out together. We’re either with the kids or his family, and when we’re by ourselves we just don’t talk. It’s not awkward but we have nothing to say. I want to suggest we start doing things as a couple again, but I’m afraid that being alone will show we have nothing in common. Lauren, 41, Leeds A It’s very easy to lose sight of being a couple when you have kids…

Air fresheners The claims: Your air freshener may contain a chemical called diethyl phthalate. ‘It’s used to carry the fragrance in the freshener,’ says Lynn Ladbrook, Chief Executive of Breast Cancer UK. 'Phthalates have been linked to breast cancer because of their ability to mimic oestrogen, stimulating cell division that can increase the risk of a mutation that could lead to cancer.’ The truth: Despite studies, the exact risk is not known. Still worried? Open a window! Phthalates are not always listed as ingredients even when they are present. Your sofa The claims: In the UK, there’s been a 74% increase in thyroid cancer over the last decade. And according to US experts, chemicals used to fireproof older sofas and mattresses could cause this type of cancer. The truth: Two…

Contact Hana Send your emails to womansown@timeinc.com  Twitter @WomansOwn Facebook womansownmagazine Woman’s Own, Time Inc (UK) Ltd. 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP Your photo of the week… Sad news of a true gent Very sad to hear of the passing of Sir Roger Moore, he was my favourite James Bond and I loved him in The Saint. A true gentleman and British icon. Virginia Gorden Leal Missing the midwives I’m devastated by the news that Call The Midwife will be losing Patsy, Delia and Sister Mary Cynthia! I love them all! Thanks for making Sunday evenings more enjoyable and I wish you all the best of luck! Nina Goodman Go for it, Cher! I think Cher is brilliant for wearing those rather daring outfits during…

‘As soon as I was alone I let the agony wash over me’ ‘The twins were desperate to do something, anything, to help’ Arriving home for the first time with my newborn son James cradled in my arms, my identical twin girls, Finley and Isabella, then three, crowded around him excitedly. Tickling his feet and kissing his head, they couldn’t get enough of him, and in that moment I was so glad my baby boy had his big sisters to look after him. It was April 2010 and James was just a day old. With the same shock of blond hair and gorgeous blue eyes, he looked just like his sisters. But when he was born, and I first held him in my arms, that familiar warmth of maternal love…

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The wait is finally over, Poldark is returning to our screens this week and this series promises to bring more action and drama than ever before! Here, the show’s star, Aidan Turner, 33, tells us more… Where do we find Ross in series three? There’s the feeling that Ross and Demelza have already had the discussion, the arguments and the plates have been thrown. They are in a place where there’s a huge possibility that Ross could be the father of Elizabeth’s baby. It’s a delicate situation and I guess it’s the waiting game, to see whether he’s the daddy! Do you think he’s better suited to military life than home life? I think so, I think he’s better at making decisions on the battle field than involving love or…

1 The Voice Kids Saturdays, ITV Kids finally get a go at trying to make those chairs spin as this new series searches for the best of Britain’s young singing talent. Pixie Lott and Danny Jones join The Voice veteran Will.i.am as judges, and Emma Willis keeps control as host. 2 The Loch Sundays, ITV ITV’s new murder mystery takes place to the backdrop of Scotland’s most iconic and haunting loch. With Laura Fraser and Siobhan Finneran as detectives, how will the search for a serial killer affect the small community? 3 Fearless Mondays, ITV Actress Helen McCrory leads the cast of this new political thriller as Emma Banville. The lawyer investigates the killing of a schoolgirl in East Anglia. But all is not as it seems, and she’s soon…

Strike a pose We searched through our archives to find this amazing snap of Roger from the 1950s when he modelled for Woman’s Own ! Oh, oh 7 Always surrounded by a bevy of beauties, Roger’s Bond in The  Man With The Golden Gun is no exception – here with Maud Adams and Britt Ekland.…

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1 Ask why you’re feeling it. Jealousy often reflects doubts and fears we have about ourselves. We fear that we don’t have what it takes to be successful, or we fear being abandoned. This is what to work on in order to manage the emotion. 2 Manage your stress. Jealousy is a stress, which means if you’re already anxious and overwhelmed, you’re likely to feel it even more intensely. Try the Headspace app to relieve anxiety and reduce stress. 3 Confess to feeling it. Sometimes just admitting you’re feeling jealous makes the emotion go away. Saying it out loud releases the shame you feel and decreases the monster you’ve built up in your head.…

‘The nurse spoke to her like she was a little person, like she existed, which was so comforting’ I made a cashier in Boots cry the other day. I didn’t mean to. If anyone should have been crying, by rights it was me. You see back in November last year, I got pregnant. It wasn’t supposed to happen because when I was 38, medical types told me my dusty womb was barren. It took a few years to get my head round the fact I’d be childless, so at 41, to say this was a shock, was to say the least. I’d always wanted children but here I was pregnant by a man I didn’t really know. I couldn’t bring myself to remain with someone just because I was pregnant.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr It’s time to put energy into your home, family and all things domestic. If there’s anything you’ve been neglecting – including your husband – the next month is perfect for getting wonderful results. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Friday’s Full Moon highlights relationship issues and you’ll find people who are critical or difficult even more trying than usual. What will help you is investigating your options, not getting bogged down in the issue. Libra 23 Sep – 23 Oct Life is about to get interesting. If there were things you got excited about only for them to fizzle out, they look promising again. Plus new developments spring up out of the blue. Lady luck is back. Capricorn 23 Dec – 20 Jan Friday’s…

Our expert Tara Evans saves you serious cash Tweet @TaraEvans or email womansown@timeinc.com 1 REPORT SCAM EMAILS WannaCry, the virus that infected NHS computers last month, was spread by fake emails that looked like invoices, job offers and security alerts. If you’re suspicious of an email: ● Don’t click on any links ● Don’t reply to the sender ● Do not supply any information ● Do you not open any attachments ● Report it to Action Fraud via actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud. 2 KEEP PERSONAL DETAILS SECURE Never reuse the same password for different accounts; make them 12 characters long using a mix of upper- and lower-case, digits and characters in unexpected places. Protect your WiFi network with a password and avoid…

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9am I’m a late sleeper. I’ve got a menagerie of animals – three chinchillas, a rescue cat and two dogs – so I’ll go downstairs and make sure the animals are OK first. Then I’ll pack my huge rucksack with my laptop, clothes and some lunch and get ready for the day. 10.30am We have our own studio so I get there with the Diversity boys and we’ll prep and do our morning training session. Rehearsals are crazy! Our whole life is spent together, we have so much fun still, all these years on. 11am I’ve taught some of the Diversity boys since they were five, like Perri Kiely [inset]. Now they’re young men and they’ve got houses and mortgages. I’m proud of that. I give them dating advice too.…