Innholdsfortegnelse for 16-Mar-2020 i Woman's Own

For many, turning 60 can be a daunting time. But someone determined to remain optimistic about the milestone is Ruth Langsford. The TV favourite has certainly got a lot to smile about because she’s arguably at the peak of her career – not only does she co-host This Morning on Fridays with her husband Eamonn Holmes, she’s also a regular anchor on Loose Women and has her own fashion range with QVC. Retiring isn’t an option for workaholic Ruth, who recently confessed, ‘I think of working a little bit less but I’d not ever think about not working or doing something, because I love what I do.’ ‘I’m too old to worry’ Speaking about turning 60, she said, ‘I’m going to embrace being 60. I certainly don’t feel it. I…

The cost of freedom! Mr and Mrs Sussex can surely afford to pay their own way ‘It will fall to us taxpayers’ Come the end of this month, Harry and Meghan will no longer officially be working royals. In a saga worthy of any soap opera, the House of Windsor has descended into a mess of claim, counterclaim and blatant hissy fits. When the Queen banned her former favourite grandson from using the word ‘royal’ for commercial purposes, he and his wife reacted by releasing a sulky 1,113 word statement. But putting the petulance of Harry and Meghan aside, the stripping of that royal title means the country the couple have fled to – Canada – is pulling the plug on paying the security bill. The entire cost of looking…

Drugs are making him worse Q My husband has struggled with anxiety all his life but has always been very resistant to seeking help. He had a full-blown panic attack at a family party recently and agreed to see his doctor who started him on sertraline. I was so relieved that he was getting some help at last, but it seems to be making him worse, not better. He is so agitated. A Sertraline is one of a family of drugs called SSRIs and they are very effective at managing anxiety and depression, but they often cause agitation and nausea when first started. This is usually short lived, so please encourage him to persevere. If he feels he can’t, get him to go back to his GP who may be…

Maria Mullane, 47, from Somerset ‘In my 30s, I had to walk with sticks due to severe sciatica. I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia and ME, which gave me chronic joint and muscle pain. I hardly slept and suffered from restless leg syndrome and I was taking up to 30 tablets a day. ‘I was taking 30 tablets a day’ Then a friend recommended Goodbody Botanicals CBD Oil Drops 5% (£34.99, goodbodybotanicals. com). I was extremely sceptical, but on the first night after taking them, I slept until 6am. It felt amazing. I noticed within a few weeks that my pain and inflammation had reduced dramatically and I had a lot more energy. I now use it every day, along with a CBD balm on my neck, shoulders, knees and…

Have you heard about? Swapping socks for sleep ‘Socks can help keep you warm throughout the night,’ says sleep expert Holly Housby from Sealy UK. ‘Choose wool. Unlike cotton, it retains heat.’ Switching on to be turned on Want to spice things up? A film could help. Three-quarters of couples** have copied a sex scene they’ve enjoyed in a movie at home, with Mr & Mrs Smith the top choice. Broccoli being better for blood pressure ‘On average, 37% of 55-64-year-olds have high blood pressure,’ says nutritionist Juliette Kellow. ‘Tenderstem broccoli is naturally very low in salt as well as providing 14% of potassium per 80g, both of which help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.’ It worked for me Rosa Enfield, 46, from Winchester ‘I’ve always suffered from dry…

Sitting my husband, Derek, then 56, down, I gathered all my courage, finally ready to open up about my darkest fear. I knew he’d do everything he could to help – we’d been married almost 14 years and he’d been my linchpin through all life’s ups and downs. Now we were in the middle of planning a romantic Caribbean cruise to celebrate our forthcoming wedding anniversary. Only, I was struggling to get excited because, while Derek knew I’d endlessly tried to diet and worried about my weight, he didn’t know how afraid I’d become. ‘I can’t stop overeating,’ I admitted. ‘And I’m scared it’ll kill me.’ ‘I’d spend £10 a day on chocolate’ When Derek and I had married in 2004, I’d proudly walked down the aisle in a beautiful…

Turmeric roast chicken, apricot and potato bake Serves 4 A fresh twist on the classic roast chicken – and all cooked in one dish! You will need ✽ 1 whole free-range chicken ✽ 125ml olive oil ✽ 2 garlic cloves ✽ 1tbsp coriander seeds ✽ 1tsp dried turmeric ✽ 4 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into rounds ✽ 80g dried apricots, roughly chopped ✽ 1 orange, thickly sliced ✽ 1 bulb fennel, cut into chunks ✽ 1 glass of white wine ✽ 1 bunch of parsley, roughly chopped ✽ 4 spring onions, sliced 1 To prepare the chicken, using poultry (or very strong) scissors, slice down the backbone and flatten to open. Score the chicken a few times. In a small blender or spice grinder, blitz together the olive oil, garlic,…

New annual payments of £5,000 to £8,000 for all undergraduates and postgraduate nursing students will be available from August 2020. Trainees can apply for a loan through the Student Loans Company. The NHS Business Services Authority can help, should you need it. Parents may qualify for support from The Learning Support Fund. Return to practice courses are available across the country and fees are paid by Health Education England. For more, visit healthcareers.nhs.uk/ nursing-careers…

As The Trouble with Maggie Cole continues on ITV, the so-called ‘outed six’ are still reeling from the radio interview in which local busybody Maggie (Dawn French) drunkenly blurted out some less-than-welcome revelations about them. ‘He’s quite a lonely guy’ Among them are Maggie’s ex-best friend and teacher Jill (Julie Hesmondhalgh) and author Marcus (Patrick Robinson), who have bonded since the broadcast, and it’s beginning to look like the pair want to be more than just good friends! When Marcus visits the school to help Jill’s class with a creative writing exercise, he nervously asks her out… ‘He’s been toiling away on his books for the last few years and hasn’t really thought about a relationship,’ says Patrick. ‘He’s quite a lonely guy. He likes to keep himself to himself…

MOSTLY As Hinch-aholic You’re obsessed with Mrs Hinch and probably follow her Instagram stories every day and compare all the rooms in your house to hers, as well as buy every cleaning product she recommends. They say a clean house means a happy house – but is it only cleaning that makes you happy? Make sure you make time for you and the other things you enjoy. MOSTLY Bs Part-timer You’re an expert when it comes to cleaning dishes, but when was the last time you hoovered? Your approach is pretty relaxed, but are you really ever doing a proper job? Surface cleaning is better than nothing, but all sorts of bacteria can build up when you’re not doing a thorough job at least some of the time. MOSTLY Cs…

Philip Glenister ‘He’s a grafter who’s going places’ Philip Glenister stars in lavish new drama Belgravia… You leapt at the chance to do this. Why? Well, creator Julian Fellowes [Downton Abbey] has a pretty good track record! I read the book, and it was a real page-turner with plenty of secrets that could affect the characters’ status in society. I play James Trenchard, a self-made property developer who helped build Belgravia. He’s a grafter who’s mixing with the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and the Duke of Wellington. He’s going places! James and his wife Anne are hiding a dark secret about their daughter and grandson. Why now? I’ve done a costume drama every 10 years or so. I did Vanity Fair in 1998, Cranford nine years later and now…

Katie Holmes, 41 Looking positively radiant in stylish separates, Katie goes bold, her bright jacket making a striking contrast to her true blue jeans. Fun stripe pattern, too! Laura Whitmore, 34 Love Island presenter Laura looks uber fashionable in this cute denim jacket and her white boots are still a big trend. Why not add some fun to your look with a novelty bag? Emma Willis, 43 White jeans can be a tricky look to pull off but Emma nails it in this nautical-inspired outfit with nude stiletto court shoes – very French Riviera. Emilia Fox, 45 Emilia is clearly feeling the love in this novelty lip-print jumper. Keeping the rest of her outfit simple, she lets the sweater take centre stage by teaming it with skinny jeans and blue…

‘One day I’ll be on The X Factor!’ As doctors prepared me for surgery, I turned to my husband Craig, then 33, sobbing. ‘It’s too early,’ I wept, gently cradling my baby bump. It was August 2013 and I was supposed to be a bridesmaid at my sister Emmie’s wedding, but my waters had broken six weeks early and instead of walking down the aisle I was being prepared for an emergency caesarean at hospital. My panic turned to pure joy and relief when doctors delivered our baby daughter, Edie, and placed her on my chest. Despite being early, and a small 4lb 9oz, Edie was perfectly healthy and I revelled in my first cuddle. That evening, as I sent pictures of Edie to the family, Emmie forgave her for…

Have I caught an STI from a sex toy? Q I am in a new relationship and I’m experimenting with sex toys for the first time. I have never used a vibrator in my life, but my partner has several and I enjoy this new side to my sex life. However, I have noticed a discharge. We practice safe sex, so it can’t be an STI. What do you think is going on? A I’m afraid it is possible to contract STIs from sex toys that haven’t been properly washed so, even though you use condoms for penetrative sex, you could still have contracted an STI. This can be checked at any sexual health clinic.…

He steals from her Q My sister’s fiancé is disgusting. He has been with her for two years and continually lies and steals from her, then comes back, claiming she is the love of his life. I can’t tell you how many times she’s been in pieces over what he’s done and yet, they got engaged. She’s always asking if she’s doing the right thing but then ignores my advice. What do I do? Holly, 32, by email A Many people only open their ears to information that confirms what they already believe or want to believe. So when your sister asks if she is doing the right thing, she’s after your approval. Past and present shows her that this man is not trustworthy, but she wants to believe he…

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Filippo Berio Special Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml (Co-op) PRONTO PRAWN PASTA Serves 4 You will need ✽ 300g linguini or spaghetti ✽ 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ✽ 1 large mild red chilli, chopped ✽ 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✽ 125ml dry white wine ✽ 1tsp caster sugar ✽ 275g cherry tomatoes, halved ✽ 300g raw peeled king prawns ✽ Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon ✽ 100g rocket How to do it 1 Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until just tender. 2 At the same time, in a large frying pan, cook the garlic and chilli in the oil for 3-4 mins until the garlic is soft but not golden. Add the wine, sugar and tomatoes, bring…

Clare Sansom, 44, works as a Medical Outpatients Sister at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and lives in Cambridge with her children. Picking up my brother’s reading book he’d dropped on the floor, I placed it back on his lap. ‘Thanks, sis,’ he smiled to me from the sofa. He was three years older than me and suffered from a physical disability, so by the time I was eight, I’d learned to help my parents care for him. I loved helping out, and it meant my brother and I became really close. During the summer, he’d volunteer as a helper overseeing activities at a summer camp for disabled children, and when I was 18, I joined him. The kids were lovely and coped incredibly with their disabilities, and it…

Ashley Jensen The Extras actress is among the stars who will be lending their voices to a remake of classic 1955 animation Lady and the Tramp. The romance about two dogs from different sides of the tracks will be available on new subscription streaming service Disney+. Freddie Flintoff In the candid BBC1 documentary Freddie Flintoff on Bulimia, the former England cricketer opens up about his battle, which began in 2001 as he tried to keep up with his slimmer, fitter teammates and asks why bulimia has doubled in men in the last decade.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr This is a week to be thinking healthy thoughts. If you want to lose a little weight, the time is right. Stick to a regime that will bring you the transformation you want to see. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May An intuitive moon puts you on the same page as someone special this week. A deep conversation will prove enlightening, as you see someone in a new light. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Hold on to expectations with a firm grip this week, as someone may offer you the lifeline you’ve been praying for. A good time to choose to be open-minded. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Trying out something new will be just the tonic needed to bring excitement into…

‘My daughter always tells me I’m rubbish at dating. I turn into a 12-year-old at the thought of it!’ Despite well-publicised dates late last year with a man she met on Channel 4’s Flirty Dancing, Coleen Nolan has officially been single since 2018. Two years after she divorced Ray Fensome – her husband of 11 years and father to her youngest daughter, Ciara, 19 – she insists she’s happier than ever. As she prepares to go on a major UK tour this autumn with the smash-hit play The Thunder Girls – something she says she never thought she’d do – Coleen, who turns 55 this week, tells us why online dating and dating in general aren’t for her, why she won’t go under the knife, and how her incurably ill…

‘I was drinking anything just to black out’ After losing 2st and taking up yoga, Loose Women star Linda Robson appeared to have it all. But behind closed doors, she was heading towards a breakdown. Discussing her lowest point, Linda said, ‘I was drinking, so they were locking me in and I was shouting, “Someone let me out!”’ Linda would even beg strangers to buy her alcohol, admitting, ‘I’d say, “Excuse me, I’ve lost my key and can’t get out. Could you get me a little bottle of vodka from round the corner?”’ But fast-forward a year and Linda is in a better place, thanks to the help of her loving family and friends… FUN WITH NANNY LINDA Earlier this year, Linda, who turns 62 this week, confessed that her…

‘James hit his head after being punched’ Watching my son, James, then 21, pack his sports gear into his suitcase, I hovered by the door. ‘Don’t do anything too dangerous, please,’ I asked. ‘Sure thing,’ he shot back with a smile. It was 2004 and James was off to the Swiss Alps for a week to ski and mountain bike. Ever since his teens, he’d been an adrenaline junkie, but he was a softie at home. Growing up, he was close to his brother, Phil, and when their dad, David, and I split up in 2006, they supported us. And when I remarried my new husband, also called David, they were happy for me. In 2008, James announced he was moving from Southampton to London to retrain as a paramedic,…

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Keep seeing CBD products everywhere? It’s no wonder, considering 1.3 million Brits* are using them regularly. But why the sudden surge? ‘There’s a sense of it being a great untapped resource that’s been obscured for too long behind the stigma attached to cannabis,’ says Simon Horth, from Green Stem CBD. It could also be an ideal natural alternative if you’re in long-term pain. ‘Growing concerns around the safety of painkillers highlight the urgent need for alternative approaches to pain relief and there’s good evidence to suggest that CBD has an important role to play,’ says community pharmacist Sid Dajani. Want to give it a try? Here’s what you should know… Why it’s not illegal ‘CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol, which is one of several compounds found in hemp, a…

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Whatever your age, diet has a huge influence on everything from energy levels to vitamin deficiencies. And, as we go through the decades from our 30s to 60s, our bodies demand different things. But where to start? Here’s the definitive guide to what to eat – and how you might cook or prepare it for maximum taste and enjoyment – for each decade. 30s  In our 30s, we may be considering or going through early motherhood, while the stresses of work life are mounting. Trying to conceive requires folic acid, which you could get through a supplement, but there are also fortified foods that can supply it. Nutritionist Rebecca Stevens says, ‘If you’re breastfeeding, you need more energy; about 500 extra calories a day. A little bit of cake is…

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Having a child is a pivotal moment in any woman’s life. But this milestone can be hard for those who have lost their own mothers. Naturally, most women will seek advice from someone who has done it before, particularly when it comes to raising their first child. Breastfeeding, sleeping, dealing with illness and even just getting out of the house can develop into major challenges for first-time parents. What is it like to be a mum when the person most women look to for guidance isn’t there to show you the ropes? ‘I make sure they know how special she was’ ‘She keeps a respectful distance’ Danielle Slowley, from north London, has been estranged from her mother for more than a decade. She lives with partner Tony, 37, son Eco,…

Kate & Koji, ITV Set in a down-at-heel seaside town, this new sitcom stars Brenda Blethyn as café owner Kate, who develops a strong but volatile friendship with asylum-seeking African doctor, Koji (Jimmy Akingbola). Meera Syal guest stars as a GP who might just represent a threat to Koji... The English Game, Netflix Written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, this six-part drama set in the 1870s tells the story of how football became the world’s most popular sport. The cast includes Kingsman’s Edward Holcroft and former Line of Duty star Craig Parkinson. Trigonometry, BBC2 This eight-part drama follows cash-strapped London couple Gemma (Thalissa Teixeira) and Kieran (Gary Carr) who take in a lodger called Ray (Ariane Labed) only to end up in a complicated three-way relationship with the new…