Innholdsfortegnelse for Monday, March 11, 2024 i Woman's Own

Where do you stand on dating? Some people love the anticipation of what the night could turn into (I’m talking about a long-term, happy relationship, obviously!), while others loathe the idea of making small talk for hours with someone you may well have decided you aren’t keen on in the first few moments. Whichever camp you fall into, turn to p38 where we put dating under the spotlight as writer Kate Mulvey shares her string of mishaps – and finds out what to do to meet ‘the one’ – oops, I went a bit mushy there, didn’t I?! Have a great week! The Woman’s Own Health & Beauty special is on sale NOW Join us online goodtoknow.co.uk/womansown womansown@futurenet.com facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com@WomansOwn Woman’s Own, Future plc, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JR…

Woman Own EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Cover story Having been part of the panel on and off for over 20 years, Coleen Nolan is practically part of the furniture at Loose Women. Loved by viewers for her wit, humour, down-to-earth personality and openness when it comes to sharing details of her life, Coleen, 59, is the epitome of what the show is all about. And when we catch up with her, it’s clear that Loose Women has a special place in Coleen’s heart and that she has no plans to leave any time soon, despite having other career goals – including a TV ‘programme with animals’. Here, the star, who is currently on tour, opens up about her fellow panellists, how she’s coping with her youngest, Ciara, being away travelling…

DID YOU KNOW? I was this old when I realised that the famous lion in the logo on tins of Lyle’s Golden Syrup was dead! I mean, seriously, is this just me? My entire childhood of Nan and Grandad putting syrup on pretty much everything is based on a fantasy. In my head, the lion was always swimming in golden syrup bubbles. A nice image. But those bubbles are bees circling its corpse! Based on a Bible quotation about strength and sweetness, evidently. I only discovered this as the company has revamped the image and it’s now the head of a very-much-alive lion, to ‘bring it into the modern day’. Meanwhile, Apple has had to issue a warning about not using bags of rice to dry wet mobile phones out.…

Have you heard about? PECKING YOUR POOCH COULD HARM YOUR HEALTH Furry friend always showering you with kisses? This might not be a good thing, says Dr Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist at Impress. ‘Dogs can pick up parasites and bacteria that can not only cause intestinal diseases, but also transfer damaging bacteria to your teeth and gums.’ If your pooch does give you some slobbery love, make sure to brush your teeth afterwards. It worked for me Karen Bullock, 55, from Liverpool ‘During the start of menopause, I had increased anxiety. I used to be very social and travelled around the world for work, but I became increasingly reluctant to go out. I started taking Provytl 50+ (from £19.95, provytl.com) – a supplement containing protein and creatine, formulated for people…

Health ask us He never says thank you Q I feel very taken for granted. My husband of 28 years rarely says thank you for anything, even though I do everything for him. It causes endless arguments between us, especially when he does something selfish like turn the TV over when I’m watching something. He treats me like his mum or his maid and says I’m always angry. What can I do? A A lack of appreciation leads to resentment, and this is when minor issues become a way to release your pent-up anger. Talk to your partner and tell him how he makes you feel. He likely has no idea that you’re so unhappy with his behaviour, so give him a chance to make you feel appreciated by telling…

Untreatable, incurable, terminal – they’re words that nobody wants to hear, yet they are a reality for so many people living with brain tumours. It’s a disease that kills more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer according to charity Brain Tumour Research – yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to the disease. When Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer aged 35, she spoke of her shock that there was so little research into the illness and joined a campaign urging the government to guarantee £110 million of funding for brain tumour research. This month is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, and as Brain Tumour Research prepares for its biggest annual fundraising event – Wear A…

EVA LONGORIA When actor and producer Eva, 48, isn’t working, there’s nothing she’d rather be doing than getting creative in her kitchen. In 2008 she collaborated with celebrity chef Todd English and opened a restaurant, and published her cookbook, Eva’s Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends in 2011. Since then, cooking has become a big part of her brand, with the star co-founding a cookware company and making a culinary travel series, Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico. LISA FAULKNER She rose to fame as an actor, starring in the likes of Brookside, Holby City and Spooks. But since winning Celebrity MasterChef in 2010, Lisa has gone on to carve out a successful career as a TV cook. Both on her own and with her chef husband, John Torode,…

HARRY UPSETS WILLS, AGAIN! ‘Never complain, never explain,’ is the famous motto of the Royal Family, but it’s something Prince Harry has shunned ever since he stepped away from the royal fold in 2020. And his accusations and personal grievances are said, unsurprisingly, to have angered brother William in recent years. Now Harry seems to have upset Wills again in the wake of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. Following the news, Harry flew from his home in California to London to meet his father for around 30 minutes, and just days after that very brief meeting, he appeared on Good Morning America to talk about it. Suggesting he’d like to make amends with his family, he said, ‘Look, I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on…

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There’s a direct link between your stomach and how good you feel – excess wind, cramps and bouts of bloating can have a huge impact on your wellbeing. On the flipside, a healthy gut will give you bucketloads of energy, aid your immune system and help brain function. But how in tune are you with your tum? Discover if your digestion department is all out of whack with our quiz, and get the expert tips that will give your belly a boost. Take the test Choose the answer that applies to you... 1 WHAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR EATING HABITS? ■ You’re so busy that you skip meals and eat processed food.◆ You stick to plain foods – anything else can upset your stomach.▼ You’ve gained weight in recent years so…

Cheesy pesto stuffed mushrooms SERVES 4 It’s breakfast for dinner with these tasty mushrooms on toast. PREP TIME: 5 MINSCOOK TIME: 15 MINSCALS: 384 FAT: 20GSAT FAT: 6G CARBS: 25G 8 portobello mushrooms, wiped clean125g smoked bacon lardons8tbsp shop-bought pesto (we used classic basil)125g ball mozzarella, drained and torn into pieces8 slices crusty bread, toasted and buttered, to serve 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. Put the mushrooms, bottom-side up, on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil, turn the mushrooms over and divide the lardons between the mushrooms. Bake for 8-10 mins until the mushrooms are just tender. 2 Scoop out some of the lardons and set aside. Top each mushroom with 1tbsp pesto and the torn mozzarella. Scatter the…

It’s spring and for many that means peak dating season. Whether it’s a hand to hold as the temperatures begin to climb or someone to cuddle up to and watch romance movies, come this time of year many of us are looking for our significant other. I know this because on the eve of my 50th birthday, 10 years ago, after a nasty breakup with my then fiancé, I dipped my toe into the shark-infested dating waters and logged online to find love. Dating in midlife is very different to when we were younger. Most midlife daters are flailing around in a fog of confusion and uncertainty. It should come with a government health warning. The good news is, with a few tweaks and the help of a dating coach,…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows. Sudoku To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Wordsearch Satoshi Kon’s anime film Paprika is often considered a major influence on which of these sci-fi blockbusters? The answer is the one that’s missing from the grid. ALIENARRIVALAVATARBRAZILDUNEGRAVITYHERINCEPTIONLIFELOOPERMOONPREDATORSOLARISTENETTRON CROSSWORD ACROSS 7 Tarnish (5)8 Russian astronaut (9)10 Expression (6)11 Dancehall (8)12 Scare (8)13 Sign of tiredness (4)15 Under scrutiny (2,5)17 Thick syrup (7)20 Annoys (4)22 Run away (4,4)25 Make-up (8)26 __ Sharp, actor in the TV series Scott & Bailey and Clocking Off (6)27 Demoted (9)28 Billie __, actor who portrayed Rose Tyler in Doctor Who (5) DOWN 1 __ Called Birdy, 2022 historical coming-of-age…

Theo James ‘WE TORE UP THE SCRIPT AND STARTED AGAIN’ The White Lotus star on new crime caper The Gentlemen… Based on Guy Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name, this eight-part series is the first-ever TV drama from the director of box-office hits such as Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. Theo James stars as Eddie Horniman, who inherits his father’s country estate and discovers that Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario) and her crime syndicate have been using it to grow cannabis. ‘Eddie’s dad has been financing the estate by allowing a cannabis farm to operate in a secret bunker on his land,’ says Theo, who also starred in ITV1’s Sanditon. ‘He needs to pull the family out of the mess his father has left.’ In the first…

Posh Spice, mum, wife, fashion designer and singer… Victoria Beckham has a whole host of different titles to go by. But one that she won’t be adding to her list any time soon is grandma. Since her eldest son Brooklyn’s 2022 nuptials to American billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz, there have been rumours that Vic, 49, and her daughter-in-law don’t get on. Just weeks ago, Woman’s Own reported that the pair had put their alleged feud aside after VB attended the premiere of Nicola’s new film, Lola. However, after giving a fiery response when quizzed about the prospect of Nicola and Brooklyn making her a grandmother, the question has been raised as to whether Victoria and Nicola really did bury the hatchet after all. DIFFERENT PAGES Brooklyn, who now lives in…

HELP! SHE CAN’T HEAR WHAT WE’RE SAYING Q My mother has come to live with us. She’s worn hearing aids for years, but now they don’t seem to be working well, so I asked our GP to refer her to the hearing aid clinic. They’ve said they want to see her first, which is very inconvenient, as either my husband or I will have to take time off work. Can I insist on a referral? A A common reason for hearing aids becoming less efficient is wax in the ear canal, which is why the GP wants to see your mum first. Most surgeries offer appointments outside of normal working hours, so speak to the receptionist about booking either an early morning or late evening appointment. Could it be SAD?…

Root refresher Coordinating your workout schedule with your hair-wash days can be a bit of a minefield, but Batiste 24H Active Dry Shampoo, £4.59, Boots, is the ultimate solution. It’s specially designed to absorb sweat, so hair looks and smells wonderfully fresh. Scalp saviour Your scalp is the secret behind the success of your hair – it has a huge impact on growth and health. L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hydra Pure Oil Control Scalp Serum, £9.99, Superdrug, combats oily roots, leaving it clear, clean and balanced. Scrubs up well If you have dry, chapped lips, use a lip scrub on them before you reach for your favourite balm. It’ll buff away dead skin, which will smooth them and help the formula sink in better. Barry M Soufflé Lip Scrub, £4.99, barrym.com,…

And… relax 5-11 March 2024 ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Mercury moves into your sign on 11 March giving you a directness in your communication. Put it to good use, keep your cool and practise being assertive! TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May There’s a lot going on behind the scenes. As a deep thinker and observer you like to think before you act. So, take your time before making any decisions. GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun While you can find yourself overthinking an issue, now’s a good moment to give a certain situation more thought. If in doubt, wait until you have clarity. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul Your sensitive nature’s a gift to others, but can be a challenge for you. Don’t be afraid to…

THE WARM HANDS OF GHOSTS by Katherine Arden (£18.99, HB, Cornerstone) January 1918. Former field nurse Laura Iven returns home to Canada during the First World War. Having already lost both her parents, she receives devastating news of her brother’s death. But a revelation at a seance throws everything into question… November 1917. Freddie Iven wakes up to a living hell, trapped inside an overturned pillbox. With him in the darkness is Hans Winter, a German soldier. Working together, the pair manage to claw their way out of the rubble, only to find their problems have just begun. Facing impossible circumstances, Freddie and Hans must rely on each other to survive the chaos of war. THE HUNTER by Tana French (£18.99, HB, Penguin) A hunt for gold will bring untold…