Innholdsfortegnelse for 06-Apr-2020 i Woman's Own

HOME WORKOUTS Joe Wicks is just one of many celebrities who are holding live workouts from home on social media. But The Body Coach – as he’s also known – has focused on keeping children moving, as schools across the country shut due to coronavirus. Joe is holding workouts every weekday at 9am, aimed at kids who will now be staying at home. Explaining his PE classes, held from his own house, he said, ‘It’s all about no equipment, just using your body and it could be 15 minutes, 20 minutes – it really is enough to get you feeling good. It’s all about feeling energised, motivated and positive, and we need that more than ever right now.’ It’s in the spirit of keeping positive that we are bringing you…

Appreciate the family time Stop panicking, and these hard times will make us better people There’s only one thing certain about this awful unfolding COVID-19 pandemic and that’s that fear and panic do absolutely NOTHING to help anyone. We’re all feeling worried and have to take the situation seriously, but the idiots who almost appear to be enjoying spreading fear are the ones who need to be put into isolation. Permanently. ‘Greed isn’t a good look’ This is a virus, and it will result in a mild illness for most of us. However, as we all know off by heart now, there are the more vulnerable. And they’re the ones we need to look after. Putting all the panic-mongering aside, I really believe we will come out the other side…

Dotty dish Keep your bits and bobs safe in this trinket dish. £6, John Lewis & Partners Stylish sponges Blend make-up effortlessly with these mini marvels. £4.99, H&M Personalised present Chocolate with an added thoughtful gesture. £3, Oliver Bonas That’s balmy! Pucker and pout with Pixi by Petra Shea Butter Lip Balm. £8, M&S Piece of cake Impress your guests with this snazzy slicer. £8, Debenhams Colour conceal Cover and correct with Revolution Matte Base Corrector Kit. £4, Superdrug Tee time Brighten up your wardrobe with this bargain buy. £10, sizes 10-28, Bonmarche Earring bling Perfect for jazzing up any outfit. £7, Accessorize Fruity fresh Lather up with Roger & Gallet Citron Shower Gel. £9.50, M&S Hanging hare A cute decoration with a subtle nod to Easter. £5, White Stuff…

She uninvited my kids to her wedding Q My sister-in-law is getting married later this year and has asked me via text if I would mind if she uninvited my kids (her only nieces) as the numbers have to be cut. I am offended. My husband already knew and says it’s not a big deal, saying our kids are too young, but that’s not the point. Should I refuse to go? Kim, 37, by email A Family weddings have a way of causing friction. Think about what your sister-in-law has said. The text probably wasn’t the best way to communicate, but perhaps, as she’d spoken to your husband, she felt this was OK. Call her – there’s no point wrecking your relationship, and her wedding, by what isn’t meant to…

Stressor #1 Menopause A survey by Healthspan has found that 80% of women aged 45+ experience menopausal skin problems and while slowing oestrogen can’t be tackled with beauty products, some of its effects can. For dryness, try an inside-out approach by combining Nurture Replenish Skin Nutrition Supplement, £14.95, with plant oestrogens and fatty acids and ceramide-packed Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream, £19.50. Age spots can worsen during menopause, so make sure that you wear sunscreen every day with no exceptions and shift hyper-pigmented cells by using an acid toner such as Pixi Glow Tonic, £10. Stressor #2 Pollution Free radicals sound pretty groovy, but these airborne molecules cause all sorts of stress for your skin. They can steal electrons from healthy skin cells causing oxidative damage that speeds up ageing.…

GOLD DRIPPER Fabulous and Fairtrade, this rich dark Belgian chocolate egg has a sophisticated finish and gorgeous shimmering crunch. Irresistible Rose Gold Drip Egg, £6, 200g, Co-op. BIGGER IS BETTER A super-sized take on M&S’s popular milk chocolate buttons, this giant button is topped with milk chocolate mini eggs in a cute speckled candy shell. Jumbo Easter Button, £5, 180g, Marks & Spencer. SWEETIE SHOWSTOPPER Kids will adore this sweet treat – a white chocolate egg decorated with jelly beans, sweets and sprinkles. White Chocolate Tutti Frutti Easter Egg, £4, 200g, Morrisons. GO NUTS Perfect for vegans with a penchant for peanut butter, this 70% dark chocolate egg comes with two packets of Nuttercups (that’s three cup-loads of almond butter in a dark chocolate mould). Doisy & Dam Almond Butter…

1 The Great British Sewing Bee, BBC2 Joe Lycett hosts the sixth series of the show which sees amateur stitchers taking on some tricky sewing challenges as they compete to be named ‘Britain’s best home sewer’. Each week, expert judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young decide who stays. 2 Malory Towers, BBC iPlayer Enid Blyton’s classic books are brought to life in this 13-part series set in an all-girls boarding school in Cornwall in the 1940s. Available as a box set, it follows new girl Darrell as she makes friends with popular girl Alicia, but ends up clashing with goody-two-shoes Gwendoline. 3 Models: Street to Catwalk, BBC3 Online Manchester-based model agency Nemesis throws open its doors for the cameras as it searches for new talent to fill its books. This…

Sair Khan ‘Alya does all of the wrong things’ Corrie star Sair Khan reveals why Alya’s on a knife edge… As Geoff’s psychological grip on Yasmeen tightens, Alya is wising up… This for me is so uncomfortable, it is hard to watch. You’re screaming at the TV. You are dumbfounded this can actually happen. But the tide has to shift against Geoff. I want to shake Yasmeen myself but she’s so caught up in his twisted web she can’t get out of it. It’s a situation that can happen in any home… I do hope that anyone in a similar situation will pick up on the cues if we see someone that we love in that position, but don’t get me wrong, that person is not going to be Alya.…

Amanda Holden, 49 Making sure all eyes are on her, Amanda certainly stands out from the crowd in this vibrant one-shouldered number. She definitely gets the ‘Golden Buzzer’ from us! Ayda Field, 40 Nailing 70s vibes with balloon sleeves, wide legs and a built-in belt, Ayda looks amazing in this pink Emilia Wickstead jumpsuit. Adding extra inches to her height with a pair of metallic platform sandals, her legs look endless. Olivia Wilde, 36 The American actor and director looks ultra chic in her long-sleeved, structured Michael Kors jumpsuit. The belted blazer-like design could almost pass as a trouser suit. Adding a pop of colour with pointed red court shoes and a cute clutch, she’s ready to go. Michelle Keegan, 32 Mrs Wright sent her Instagram fans into a frenzy…

While they no doubt mean well, I can’t help but roll my eyes at the breakout of do-gooder celebrities doing their bit to cheer us up. Seriously, the last thing any of us need when we’re mainlining paracetamol and chicken soup is a bunch of pampered, patronising millionaires warbling John Lennon’s Imagine online to us. Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, Natalie Portman, Zoe Kravitz and Mark Ruffalo are just some of those who thought it was a good idea. Please stop. We’re all suffering way too much already! What’s your opinion? Tell Dawn on Twitter @DawnNeesom…

Should I be getting myself checked? Q My husband had an ultrasound test a couple of years ago when he turned 65 to check for a swelling in his aorta. It has just occurred to me that I am about to be 66 and I haven’t been invited for a test. Who should I contact to follow this up? A The NHS routinely invites men of 65 for an ultrasound of the abdomen to check for a swelling in the aorta known as an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) – if picked up early, it can be operated on to prevent the risk of rupture, which can be fatal. We don’t screen women as the risk of AAA is much lower in women. Shall I warn her against taking the pill?…

‘Pollen can easily get into the house,’ says Max. Here’s how to lower the risk… Keep windows shut, especially during the early morning and evening, when pollen counts are high. When returning home, have a shower and put on clean clothes to remove pollen that has built up during the day. Keep pets well groomed and washed. Dry clothes indoors, rather than on a washing line, so that pollen is not blown into the fabric by the wind. Vacuum the house regularly, including bedding, mattresses and curtains, and wet dust to prevent pollen collected on surfaces being dispersed into the air.…

1 DOWNLOAD MIND SHIFT Designed for teens with anxiety, this app encourages them to take charge of their life, ride out intense emotions, and use strategies to face challenging situations. 2 MAKE SURE THEY ARE INFORMED Explain that anxiety exists on a spectrum – some people get it a lot, and some a lot less, but we all experience stress at some time. Explain that help is out there. 3 SPEND 15 MINUTES EACH DAY TALKING That’s talking about life, what’s happening, funny things and more. The small stuff paves the way for harder conversations.…

Get ready for more banter, bickering and daft antics as Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix go back on the road for a new adventure. In the four-part series Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip, our intrepid trio take in the sights and various culinary delights of Mexico and the USA. ‘I’m going to be less competitive’ Before heading to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Texas, the ‘three amigos’ start their journey in the Mexican city of Tijuana. After picking up their set of wheels, an RV they name Betty, the travelling companions down shots of tequila, sample some of the country’s 150 varieties of chilli peppers and head to the coast to try spear fishing. As usual, Gordon is just as competitive as ever. After…

‘I don’t need a designer handbag to make me happy’ Not many actors would jump up mid-interview and invite you to feel their taut thighs, but then again, there really aren’t many actors like Lisa Riley. Frank, funny and fabulously loud, Lisa has been keeping the nation’s viewers entertained for years with her hilarious portrayal of Emmerdale’s larger-than-life Mandy Dingle. Like her character, Lisa, 43, lives life at 100mph. Who can forget her moves on Strictly? But Lisa has endured some tough times as well as happier ones. After struggling with grief following the death of her mum, Cath, in 2012, she met fiancé Al and went on to quit booze and junk food, which helped her to shed a whopping 12st. Now, the actor tells us why she’ll ‘never…

Flicking through wedding photos with my husband, Bill, I was filled with the most wonderful memories of our perfect day. ‘Look how happy we are,’ I said, pointing to a picture of us smiling outside the Old Mill Inn, Aberdeen, after exchanging our vows 12 years earlier. Yet, as Bill scrutinised each photo, I could see his mind was totally blank and then he looked at me with that same empty stare and I realised not only couldn’t he remember our wedding day, he had no idea I was the woman he married. ‘We were blissfully happy’ I’d been divorced two years, in early 2001, when a mutual friend asked if she could give my number to Bill. All she’d told me was that he was a magician, which I…

Embarrassed about having chlamydia Q I have been diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. My doctor says it is a complication of chlamydia, but I’ve had no discharge, just pain in my pelvis. The clinic wants to contact my former sexual partners. The only person I have had sex with this year is a colleague, and I am mortified at the thought of him being approached. A Chlamydia infection often doesn’t have any symptoms. Your colleague could have given it to you unknowingly. It is important that he is tested and treated if he is positive, in order to prevent spread. The clinic can approach him without mentioning your name if you prefer.…

It won’t make any difference to your symptoms whether you buy a branded product or a generic one, but it can make a difference to your purse. NASAL SPRAYS: Look for the active ingredient beclometasone. You can usually save around £2 per bottle by asking your pharmacist for this. EYE DROPS: Sodium cromoglicate drops should be all you need for relief. ORAL ANTIHISTAMINES: Ask for a generic name, such as cetirizine, loratadine, acrivastine or chlorphenamine when you’re at the pharmacy counter.…

Have you heard about? Eating avocados for better sleep ‘Food high in magnesium, such as avocados, could be what you need to drift off into a deep sleep,’ says Holly Housby, sleep expert at Sealy UK. ‘This is because magnesium decreases levels of the stress hormone cortisol.’ Gout season is starting Prone to acute gout? The bad news is it’s more likely to hit in spring. A US study has found gout is seasonal, most common at this time of year, followed by autumn, summer, then winter, although experts are still unsure why. Horse milk could be your new health hero While not to everyone’s taste, new research from Nazarbayev University, in Kazakhstan, has found horse milk can help inflammatory diseases, blood pressure, and even types of cancer. It’s down…

• Holy Moly ‘guac’ snack pots are a serving of guacamole with something to dip – choose the carrots for a dose of vitamin C. £2.75 per 150g pot, holymolydips.com 133 cals per pack • Lentil Bites come in two flavours: Jalapeno & Lime and Tomato & Herb. 75p a pack, Asda, 99 cals per bag • Almond & Cashew Paleo Bars are an alternative to a chocolate bar and just over 200 cals each. £1.99 per pack, Aldi, stores nationwide • Pep & Lekker Seed Snacks are low calorie and vegan-friendly, packed with seeds and fibre. £2.49 a 30g bag, Ocado, 130 cals per bag…

Carrot and cream cheese cupcakes Makes 12 Light and easy carrot cupcakes. Ideal for lunch boxes, picnics and afternoon tea! You will need ✽ 150g soft brown sugar ✽ 200g self-raising flour ✽ 1tsp bicarbonate of soda ✽ 2tsp mixed spice ✽ Zest 1 orange ✽ 2 eggs ✽ 150ml light olive oil ✽ 200g Chantenay carrots (blitzed in a food processor) For the candied carrot toppers ✽ 25g butter ✽ 25g soft brown sugar ✽ 12 small Chantenay carrots ✽ 12 small mint leaves For the icing ✽ 100g butter, softened ✽ 300g cream cheese ✽ 100g icing sugar, sifted ✽ 1tsp vanilla extract How to do it 1 Heat oven to 180C/Gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. 2 In a large mixing bowl, mix…

HAVE YOU HEARD? First-time buyers saw a sharp rise in the cost of getting on to the property ladder last year, according to research by Halifax. The average price paid by first-time buyers in the UK last year was £231,455, a rise of 9% compared with the year before, when the figure stood at £213,203. The average deposit for a first-time buyer in 2019 jumped to £46,187, up 7% compared with 2018, when it was £43,155. IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… GET MONEY OFF YOUR PHONE BILL You could cut what you pay for your mobile phone by using the cashback app Airtime Rewards. Just download the app, then link your Visa or Mastercards to your account and it will track your spending. When you spend at eligible…

Mark Ruffalo The actor will have us seeing double In Sky Atlantic’s six-part family saga I Know This Much Is True. He plays identical twin brothers, Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in this epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness. Oscar winner Melissa Leo plays their mother, with Kathryn Hahn as Dessa, Dominick’s ex-wife. Kerry Godliman The After Life star will play an MP who forms an unlikely friendship with a porn star in C4 drama Adult Material. The four-parter tells the story of Jolene Dollar (Hayley Squires), whose life starts to unravel when she tries to look out for a young girl working in adult films.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Don’t muddy the waters this week as you need to keep a clear mind when a new career opportunity comes your way. Something will tick all the right boxes for you. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Look in the mirror this week and know you are the only one who can make something happen. Being in control of your feelings will prove you’re not a pushover. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Learning the rules of the game will help you to play better and bring success your way. Keep focused as you will be shocked when someone offers you something amazing. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Something that you have been banking on this week is likely to become a reality.…

MOSTLY As BFF! You’re a really great friend, and your BFFs are very lucky to have you. You’re a great listener, and you understand the girl code. Every single one of your friends comes first – sometimes above yourself – but you get just as much love in return which makes it totally worth it. MOSTLY Bs Good friend You’re a good friend, and have your mates’ best interests at heart. You tend not to have best friends, or take anyone’s side, as you just want everyone to get along. You really hate confrontation and would much rather take a step back and let your friends sort their own problems out. MOSTLY Cs Second best You put yourself before your friends, and that’s OK as you’ve got to love yourself…

‘I choose what Nelly enjoys doing and what feels natural’ Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd’s five-year-old daughter Nelly has spent most of her life growing up in front of the camera on  their hit show, Sam & Billie: The Mummy Diaries. But the former TOWIE star and her husband have recently expressed their concerns about Nelly being overexposed – especially as she’s recently been offered her own YouTube channel. Billie says she’d rather her daughter aspire to be a baker than to face further media exposure in this way, adding, ‘I choose what Nelly would enjoy doing and what feels most natural.’ Billie, 30, also recently revealed that Nelly had been telling pals at school, ‘I’m famous’ while her protective father Greg added that he worries about the balance of…