Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-May-2020 i Woman's Weekly

A welcome tonic While the whole country remains in lockdown, there has been one blessing – and that has been, surprisingly, the Great British weather. Just when we really needed it to be warm and sunny, it actually happened! In fact, it could be the warmest April in over 350 years, and it arrived just in time – so we could all enjoy a little time outside, be it on a balcony, in a garden or even a walk outdoors. As both of my girls (aged 8 and 11) are also at home, we’ve been insisting on a daily family walk to keep them exercising. It’s not always been a popular decision, but the sun on our faces for a few minutes a day has really been a welcome tonic!…

You published an article about transforming your health in five minutes earlier this year. I cut it out for later use, and have found the exercises so handy during this time. I am isolating at home and our regular keep-fit class for the elderly is, of course, cancelled. Your exercises are very similar in standard to those in our class. I am in my late 70s and live alone – so I’ve been following the exercises and walking around my garden a few times to get some fresh air! K Earle, Brentwood…

“My husband is over 70, so shouldn’t leave the house. Our children are very insistent about this. I am allowed to go out but we live in a very hilly area and, as I don’t drive and am on beta blockers, I can’t walk up hills. I can’t walk to our close beauty spot for exercise and I can’t walk to our local shop. Which makes me housebound. This feels very strange! I loved the larks, singing high in the sky We’ve lived in this house for nearly 40 years and I used to put my youngest in a pushchair and walk up to the common with my Irish wolfhound, once I’d got my older boys to school or playgroup. I didn’t think about the hills much – they were…

FLATTERING TROUSERS Smarter than sportswear and more comfortable than jeans, these designs are ideal for lounging! Opt for a relaxed fit on the legs and waist, so look for drawstring or elasticated waistbands. COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR While we will always love our slippers, sometimes it’s nice to feel a little more put together, even if you’re spending the day at home. Don’t sacrifice comfort though! Choose flat shoes and sandals that are easy to slip on and fasten, and look for built-in cushioning for an extra-soft step. EFFORTLESS ALL-IN-ONES Dressing doesn’t get much easier than a jumpsuit. They look chic and require minimal effort. For downtime, we recommend sticking to relaxed fits and soft, supple fabrics. Select design features that work for your shape, whether that’s a V-neckline to flatter a…

April’s mum, Sally Fellingham-Huggett, 58, lives in Brockham, Surrey, with her husband, Jim, 67. She says, ‘When April was first diagnosed, my instinct was, “This can’t be happening.” Then, discovering I’d passed on the gene left me feeling terribly guilty. As a parent, you do everything to protect your children. April just kept saying, “It’s not your fault,” and finally I accepted we had to face up to this. ‘Having my ovaries removed via keyhole surgery was straightforward – and a lifesaver, because a biopsy revealed that my right ovary was emitting rogue cells, which would have led to cancer. It’s astounding to think that, thanks to this incredible research, my life has been saved. ‘April is the kindest, loveliest person and I dread the day we will lose her;…

My incontinence started early – around the age of 36 – because of serious back problems for which I needed an operation. The operation helped my back pain, but it didn’t help with my sudden urge to go. It comes on suddenly, then I have to dash to the loo, but don’t always get there in time. I’ve been fortunate because I’ve only suffered little leaks, not a full-on accident. I manage it by always wearing liners and, if I’m leaving the house, I’ll take spare underwear, clothes and liners with me. I always check out where the nearest loos are so I can make a dash in an emergency. As I’ve got older, I’ve got less embarrassed about talking about it, and lots of my friends experience the same…

✢ Vitamin E creams can be used but there’s no medical evidence for them. Moisturisers will soften the scar and sunscreen is vital to prevent sensitivity. ✢ Camouflage make-up for facial scars is available from pharmacies or beauticians, or go online to search for the ‘Changing Faces’ charity skin camouflage service. ✢ Silicone gel sheets can be used on healing skin to flatten scars and relieve itching. They must be used for at least three months. ✢ Pressure dressings of elastic material may be used 24 hours a day for six to 12 months under specialist supervision to flatten and soften large scars.…

My daughter doesn’t feel safe Q My 13-year-old daughter has started sleeping in her wardrobe. I’ve asked her about it and she says she doesn’t feel safe in her bed. I’ve suggested we go and talk to someone about it, but she says she doesn’t want to. Should I force her? Name and address withheld A I think the key word here is safe and that raises alarm bells. Something has frightened her and hiding away seems, to her, to be the best strategy. It’s very important for her to see someone who she can be open with. There may be something going on that she doesn’t feel able to talk to her mother about. No one should sleep in a wardrobe when there’s a perfectly good bed available. In…

The majestic Headland Hotel, perched on a cliff overlooking Cornwall’s spectacular Fistral Beach, offers oceanfront rooms where you can watch the waves rolling in. Alternatively, tuck yourself away in one of the hotel’s five-star cottages (which sleep two to six people), each with a private garden. There’s a fabulous spa, free for all guests, and the hotel’s Aqua Club boasts six pools, a sun terrace overlooking the ocean, and a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. Activities include paddleboarding, swimming, surfing and coasteering lessons with the hotel-run Surf Sanctuary. Nearby attractions include the Eden Project, while many beaches are within easy reach. NEED TO KNOW Cottages start at £110 per night (minimum three-night stay), while bed and breakfast hotel breaks start at £140 per night; headlandhotel.co.uk…

MEASUREMENTS To fit ages 2-3 (3-4) (4-5) (5-6) years. Actual measurements 66 (70) (73.5) (77.5) cm/ 26 (27½) (29) (30½) in. Side seam 23 (25) (27.5) (30) cm/9 (10) (11) (11¾) in. Length to shoulder 35.5 (39) (43) (47) cm/14 (15¼) (17) (18½) in. Sleeve seam 23 (26) (27.5) (31) cm/9 (10¼) (11) (12¼) in. MATERIALS 2 (3) (3) (4) 100g (295m) balls of Stylecraft special DK (100% acrylic) in Grey (Graphite 1063); 1 ball in each of Blue (Aster 1003), Green (Lime 1712) and Emerald (Kelly Green 1826)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10), 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st,…

‘Rent!’ shrieked Mr Dear. ‘What do you mean, rent?’ ‘Whitehall’s one of mine,’ he said, rather more gleefully than is polite or, indeed, diplomatic. After all, I am in charge of his rations. ‘And it’s got a house on it, so that’s £50 rent you owe me.’ ‘I didn’t notice you buying Whitehall.’ ‘You should pay more attention. Property dealing is a serious business.’ ‘Oh wait,’ I said, excitedly. ‘I forgot to collect £200 when I passed “Go”, so I’m still up.’ We live in fast-moving, uncertain times (although some of us aren’t as fast-moving as we used to be). So by the time you read this, we might be living in a completely different world. At the time of writing, we are in the second week of virtual house…

TAYMA ALLIES, 62 Tell us about your look I’d say my style is colourful chic! I love browsing online at The Outnet for my favourite designers – it has amazing discounts. My cardigan is by Tory Burch, trousers by Pucci, and my top and shoes are from M&S. My bag Is River Island and my sunglasses are Dolce & Gabbana. And the best bit of your body? My long legs. EMMA EDWARDS, 45 Tell us about your look I have a bit of a thing about stars, so when I saw this dress it was love at first sight! It’s from Very – the online store. They often have gorgeous, original pieces. As well as the fab star print, I love the style of this dress, with its tie neck…

The jewellery-maker Lee Foster-Wilson, 38, from Cornwall, started crafting jewellery in a crisis. I discovered crafting in Christmas 2005, when I stencilled drawings onto T-shirts for friends. It went down so well, I thought I could earn extra while working in a call centre, and I taught myself to make jewellery from beads too. Then, my brother, a racing-car driver, was in an accident. Mum went to his side and I looked after her animals at our family home in Cornwall. Fortunately, my brother made a full recovery and, as I’d given up my job, I decided to try to earn a living doing what I loved. ‘I earn a living doing what I love’ In 2009, I joined Etsy, selling enamelled jewellery and accessories inspired by the changing of…

WHERE I’VE BEEN In my garden. I have a wonderful pond with newts in it. Sometimes I catch one while skimming off the duckweed and have a look before putting it back. WHO I’VE SEEN Lots of films and box sets. I’m loving Call My Agent! and Anne with an E. WHO I’VE MET Lots of new people on Twitter. This crisis is really making us open up to each other. WHAT I’VE BOUGHT Seeds online. When they arrive I’m going to give them to local children. This homeschooling is very tough on parents. Should have bought gin, really – never mind the kids, what about the mums and dads?…

KOREAN BARBECUE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES Chicken and waffles is a classic American soul-food pairing, however, we’re transporting you to the cool streets of South Korea with this Seoul-food version. PER SERVING 796-597 cals, 25-19g fat, 12-9g sat fat, 123-92g carbs SERVES 6-8 ✣ 8 x skin-on chicken thighs For the marinade: ✣ 355g pack Korean BBQ sauce ✣ 2tbsp gochujang ✣ 4cm (1½in) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated ✣ 1 garlic clove, minced For the waffles: ✣ 250g (9oz) plain flour ✣ 2tbsp caster sugar ✣ 2tsp baking powder ✣ 1tsp bicarbonate of soda ✣ 1tsp salt ✣ 425g (15oz) buttermilk ✣ 2 eggs ✣ 100g (3½oz) unsalted butter, melted For the pickled cucumber: ✣ 1tbsp soy sauce ✣ 2tbsp mirin or rice vinegar ✣ 1tbsp sugar ✣…

Scars are a natural part of the body’s repair and healing. They usually fade and become paler but never completely disappear. After cuts or surgery, you may have a straight line, but abrasions can cause wider, irregular scars and may be more obvious on tanned skin, as scars don’t pigment. On darker skin types, scars may fade to leave a brown or white mark. We see scars on skin but they occur internally too. Most scars don’t cause problems other than cosmetically. However, sometimes scar tissue, especially after a burn or across a joint, hardens or constricts, causing contractures and limiting movement. Some scars caused by skin diseases – such as acne and chickenpox, or those where injury had caused a loss of underlying fat – can have a sunken…

1 RECOGNISE IT Check it’s not something worse. Sudden fear, palpitations, breathlessness or nausea are less frightening when you see the pattern. 2 STAY WHERE YOU ARE If possible, stay where you are, sit down, and breathe slowly and deeply while you try to focus on positive, peaceful and relaxing mental images. 3 DON’T FIGHT IT Tell yourself it’s not life-threatening and it will pass, so don’t fight it. Tell someone near you that you are just having a panic attack. 4 BREATHE Read a self-help book or learn breathing techniques. Seek cognitive behavioural therapy to discuss triggers and how to deal with them.…

A determined self-seeder, calendula or pot marigold has cheery open flowers that will return year after year. Try the unusual ‘Neon’, with orange petals tipped dark red, or ‘Indian Prince’, a deep orange with crimson on the underside and centre. Orange really complements blue and purple, so mix marigolds with fiddlenecks (Phacelia tanacetifolia), which have curved spikes of lavender flowers, or the inky-purple pin-cushion flowers of sweet scabious ‘Black Knight’. For a hanging basket or container, grow the dwarf morning glory (Convolvulus tricolor) ‘Blue Ensign’, which gives a handsome, spreading display of blue flowers fading to white with yellow centres.…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Despite these challenging times, it’s important to stay strong and healthy. Take care of yourself this week. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Financially you may be concerned about the outcome of the global situation. Focus on your immediate needs for now. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun The Moon energy may add to a feeling of vulnerability. Do something you enjoy to balance the scales. CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul Keeping busy around the home is the best use of your energy. Whatever needs repairing or cleaning will be a pleasant distraction. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug Reach out to another person and give them words of support and encouragement. Just a phone call can make a big difference to someone.…

Kathleen Mary Seamarks, early 1950, sent in by daughter Jill Seamarks This photo of my late mum was taken, aged 18, as she waited for the factory where she worked to open. She was a machinist and made corsets. ✣ We’d love to see how great you looked in any era up to and including the 1980s. Please send a good-quality photo with your name, address and daytime phone number clearly written on the back, to: Fashion Dept, Woman’s Weekly, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP. Photos will be returned.…

Your gut... and you Your gut is your body’s equipment for processing food, but it does a more far-reaching job than just that. Within it is your microbiome – 1-2kg of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses and primitive animals called protozoa. ‘There’s a richer diversity of life than in a rainforest,’ says Dr Michael Mosley, author of The Clever Guts Diet . These bacteria help us digest our food and synthesise vitamins, but they also help protect us from dangerous infections and influence everything from our mood to our weight. Help keep yours healthy with plenty of gut-boosting prebiotics from fermented foods such as yogurt and cheeses, and use garlic regularly in your cooking. ‘It’s a particularly rich source of prebiotics that promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria,’ says…

HEALTHIER NAILS Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-in-1 Treatment, £10.95, Boots Don’t forget your nails. Apply this daily treatment to protect and hydrate your nails, as well as helping them to grow healthy and strong. YOUTH GIVER Dove Pro Age Nourishing Hand Care, £3.99, Boots Specially formulated for mature skin, AHAs help to exfoliate and rejuvenate your hands, while naturally moisturising olive oil nourishes them. MULTITASKER The Chemistry Brand Hand Chemistry, £18.99, lookfantastic.com A concentrated formula targeting the many signs of ageing. It hydrates, smoothes and actively reduces areas of dark pigmentation. FADE AGE SPOTS Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream, £15, lookfantastic.com Age spots your biggest concern? The active ingredients in this will help even skin tone and plump dry skin. TREAT YOURSELF Margaret Dabbs London Intensive Anti-Ageing Hand…

April’s sister, Zoe Davies, 33, lives in Dorking, Surrey, with husband Lewis, 35, and their children, aged 10, eight, and eight months. She says, ‘When I tested positive, the decision to have a double mastectomy wasn’t straightforward. The genealogist and surgeon were so supportive, but I felt awkward discussing preventative surgery when April never had that option. ‘We’ve explained to my children that all three of us have a nasty bug that can make us poorly, but there are steps we can take to stop it. We’ll give them the option of screening when they’re older but would never force them into it. If April hadn’t found the cancer early, we could be facing less time with her. She’s a massive inspiration.’…

We know physical activity improves health in many ways. But in developed countries, only two in three adults achieve the minimum recommended 150 minutes of moderate activity a week. A six-year study of 200,000 people shows smaller amounts of exercise are worthwhile. Those managing half the recommended physical activity still had a substantially lower incidence of hypertension, cholesterol problems and diabetes than those who did no exercise at all.…

A Not necessarily. Several randomised trials have shown antibiotics are a safe and effective way to treat non-perforated appendicitis. Overall, antibiotics carry a lower risk of complications than surgery, although this has to be set against a statistical 20% risk of recurrence of appendicitis in the following year. A study involving a seven-year follow-up of more than 400 people found long-term patient satisfaction and quality of life were no different in those receiving antibiotic treatment compared with those who underwent open appendectomy. Only the group where antibiotics failed and so required surgery had lower satisfaction. Non-surgical management is being considered for many conditions where surgery used to be first-line. It is important to be certain that, although the appendix is infected, perforation and peritonitis have not occurred.…

YOU WILL NEED ✣ Mini white bowls ✣ Gold and black bee vinyl decal stickers, similar available from Etsy ✣ Washing-up liquid ✣ Surgical spirit ✣ Masking tape ✣ Microfibre cloth ✣ Scraper tool or credit card 1 Prepare the surface of each bowl with a mixture of two parts washing-up liquid to one part surgical spirit. Mix the two ingredients together and use the microfibre cloth to rub at the areas where the decals will go. Make sure the areas are dry before starting the next step. 2 Hold a bee decal against the surface of the bowl to work out where you want it to go. Use a small piece of masking tape to secure it in place along one edge. 3 Flip the decal over and remove…

Where We Belong by Anstey Harris (£12.99, HB, Simon & Schuster) Anstey Harris shines a light on the most difficult situations with warmth and compassion. Cate is a mum and wife, but both roles have brought big challenges. When her life turns upside down, she has to draw on all her reserves to secure a future for herself and her son. With a crumbling museum, a Mrs Danvers-like guardian and simmering romance, it’s a beautiful story. The Rose of Sebastopol by Katharine McMahon (£8.99, PB, Orion) To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, the World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife – and, at the moment, it couldn’t be more timely. Set during the Crimean War, this is an epic tale…