Innholdsfortegnelse for 16-Jun-2020 i Woman's Weekly

The power of kindness During challenging times like these, it’s amazing to see how we all adapt. One of the things I’ve noticed is how many people have become kinder. Very often it’s the small gestures that count. My daughters were making a rainbow out of brightly coloured modelling clay and suggested giving it to our neighbour, who lives alone. The girls posted it through her letter box, then waited at the end of her path. When she opened her front door to thank them, she was visibly moved. The rainbow now resides in her front window. If you’re feeling inspired, we have some really lovely kindness ideas on page 25. Enjoy!…

JEAN CRAMOND, 59 Tell us about your look I love rich colours and bold prints, so I couldn’t help but fall in love with this limited-edition crêpe de Chine silk jacket by the designer Lou Gardiner. Today I’ve worn my jacket over Diesel jeans, a simple T-shirt and blue espadrilles by Ilse Jacobsen. And the best bit of your body? My legs. ALI SUSSFRANCKSEN, 52 Tell us about your look I’ve always loved trying out new fashion trends – my latest must-have is high-waisted ‘paper bag’- style trousers. These are from New Look and my blouse is River Island. My shoes are also New Look. I swapped the belt for this Primark one. As I’m petite, shopping for clothes can be tricky, but I can usually rely on River Island!…

Answer all the questions below, then rearrange the initial letters of the answers to 6, 8 and 18 to discover the name of an English town famous for its cathedral, nicknamed the ‘Ship of the Fens’. 1 The fictional village of Emmerdale in the TV show Emmerdale is set in which area of Britain? a. The Lake District b. The Yorkshire Dales c. The Norfolk Broads 2 Where would you expect to find the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom? a. Windsor Castle b. The Tower of London c. Buckingham Palace 3 The legendary King Arthur is associated with Tintagel Castle. In which English county would you find its ruins? a. Devon b. Somerset c. Cornwall 4 The Broads National Park covers two English counties. Which are they? a. Norfolk…

“I don’t mind waiting. I wait for buses, trains, GP appointments, packages to be delivered – including other people’s. Waiting sharpens anticipation, though I’ll admit that loitering at the pub for a delayed friend hasn’t engendered the same impatience as shivering at a wet bus stop on the off-chance the 453 will hove into view. ‘I haul a small mountain of essentials everywhere’ But down the years, even my leisurely approach to waiting has been tested by the sort of foot-tapping normally associated with corporate ‘time is money’ types. The source? My other half. He’s perfected the art of keeping me waiting while he pauses to pat pockets for keys, phone and – ‘Wait a minute, I know I’ve got them somewhere’ – tickets to the theatre, which have been…

BROAD BEAN CURRY I’ve found broad beans to be popular with my friends who grow their own veg. This tastes amazing with rice or chapatti. SERVES 4 ✣ 1kg (2lb 4oz) broad beans, in their pods ✣ 1tbsp sunflower oil ✣ 1tsp cumin seeds ✣ 1tsp black mustard seeds ✣ 2 onions, finely chopped ✣ 3 garlic cloves, grated ✣ 1x400g (14oz) tin of tomatoes ✣ 1tsp salt ✣ 1tsp garam masala ✣ ½tsp chilli powder ✣ ½tsp sugar ✣ 1tbsp double cream 1 Take the beans out of their pods and peel off the outer layer to get to the delicious bean inside. Set aside. 2 Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin and mustard seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add the onions and cook…

DITCH YOUR FLANNEL It’s a breeding ground for bacteria, says Dr Michael Barnish. ‘If you use one, make sure it’s a soft, gentle material and wash it after every use.’ DRINK AND SLEEP Good hydration and sleep are essential for good skin. Drink two to three litres of water a day and aim for eight hours of sleep each night. THINK VITAMINS ‘Vitamins A, C and E are powerful antioxidants,’ says Dr Barnish. ‘The skin uses them to neutralise toxins that build up from external environments.’…

✢ Consider your general health and diet, make sure you get your five a day of fruit and veg, and take a multivitamin or mineral supplement, including iron, if needed. ✢ Ensure you get good sleep, as that’s when your body does the maintenance and repairs it needs – hair production is part of that. ✢ See your doctor if you have longstanding conditions or take medication that may affect hair growth. Discuss whether blood tests may be useful. ✢ Look at whether other private therapies may help, or adapt your hairstyle, use a wig or scarf, or simply accept the changes. Counselling may help.…

I’ve lost my income Q I’m a hairdresser and I had a thriving business. I’ve lost all my clients, as I can’t cut hair and practise social distancing. I have rent and staff to pay. I’ll have to lay people off pretty soon as I can’t afford to pay the wages, and I’ll also have to take a loan for the rent, as I have a contract. I don’t know if things will ever recover. Fiona, Manchester A Your situation is tough. It’s easy to paint an even darker picture than the present one so let’s look at what’s true and what isn’t. You say you’ve lost all your clients but that probably isn’t the case. Most will come back as soon as they can. The financial situation is a…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Learning patience will be your challenge this week. Things may not be moving as quickly as you would like. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May It’s important for you to be more adaptable and flexible. Try not to resist, but rather go with the flow. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun This is a wonderful time for learning anything new and especially creating something using your hands. CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul Celebrate the small things in your life and watch them grow. Although you may be housebound, there’s still so much to enjoy. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug It’s time to come out of your shell and shine. You have so many gifts that you could share with others, and now’s…

Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld (£8.49, Kindle Edition, Transworld; available in HB on 9 July, £16.99, Doubleday) Sittenfeld has crafted a smart reimagining of the life of a woman at the heart of US politics, asking, ‘What if Hillary never married Bill?’ The alternative history sees a promising young woman at Yale University turn down Bill Clinton’s proposals. Instead she blazes her own trail, which makes for an intriguing read. The Sight of You by Holly Miller (£12.99, HB, Hodder & Stoughton, available 11 June) This entrancing and beautifully written novel follows Joel and Callie, brought together as if by fate. Only Joel doesn’t want to let anyone close. Haunted by dreams of what is going to happen to the people he loves, it’s no different when he meets Callie, who’s…

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Elsie and Leslie Temple, 1925, sent in by daughter Sylvia Stills This photo is of my parents on their wedding day in March at St Mark’s Church in north London – don’t they both look wonderful! ✣ 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.…

Throughout life we make and lose hair – every day 50 to 100 hairs are lost as part of the normal hair growth cycle. As we age, we make less hair and its quality thins. Most hair loss is either temporary or is a normal ageing change. Pattern baldness can affect men and, to a lesser degree, women too, causing typical balding over the crown of the head. It’s not fully understood why some people go bald and others don’t, but genetics play a large role. Medical conditions can affect hair growth and cause balding. Temporary hair loss may be a result of illness or stress as well as weight loss, iron deficiency and from chemotherapy. Usually the hair grows back when the condition resolves. Another form of hair loss…

1 CONNECT WITH OTHER PEOPLE Good relationships are vital for mental health, creating a feeling of belonging and supporting each other. 2 BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE Also learn new skills. Boost your confidence and raise your self-esteem by setting and achieving new challenges or goals. 3 GIVE TO OTHERS Acts of kindness and giving of time create positive feelings, a sense of purpose and self-worth while also connecting with people. 4 TRY MINDFULNESS This technique to become more aware of the moment, and our thoughts and feelings, helps us see the present more clearly.…

WATERMELON WITH SAFFRON YOGURT, BASIL AND MINT I really like this serving method for any watermelon dish, sweet or savoury. Hand on heart, I saw the idea when I filmed in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where chef Colin Watson at Sandals Beach reigns supreme. SERVES 4 ✣ A few saffron stamens ✣ 2tbsp boiling water ✣ 3cm-thick slice watermelon ✣ 150g 0% fat unsweetened yogurt ✣ 10 fresh mint leaves ✣ 10 fresh basil leaves (I prefer Thai basil) ✣ 2tbsp lightly toasted sunflower seeds ✣ Freshly ground black pepper (optional) 1 Place the saffron into an egg cup and add the boiling water. Stir and then leave to cool. 2 Place the watermelon slice onto a large serving plate and remove any seeds with a fork, then cut…

MEASUREMENTS Large bag approx 28cm/11in wide. Medium bag approx 22cm/9in wide. Small bag approx 20cm/8in wide. MATERIALS 1 x 100g (295m) ball of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in each of Cream (1005), Silver (1203) and Shrimp (1132)*. Sizes 4mm and 2.5mm crochet hooks. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION For large bag 4 rounds of square motif, to measure 10cm/4in across, using 4mm hook, with yarn held double. For medium bag 4 rounds of square motif, to measure 8cm/3¼in across, using 2.5mm hook, with a single strand of yarn. For small bag 3 rounds of square motif, to measure 7.5cm/2¾ across, using 4mm hook, with yarn held double. ABBREVIATIONS Ch(s), chain(s); st(s), stitches; tr, treble crochet; slst, slip stitch; chsp, chain space; dc, double crochet. NOTE Yarn amounts are…

“ That’s enough gloom, that’s enough doom. If you’ve come here in search of cheer and optimism, then you have come to right place. Our motto here is: we will squeeze out the last drop of cheer and optimism, even if the mangle isn’t working properly and our hands get all red and chapped in the process. It’s not much of a motto, and it could certainly be snappier and trip more easily off the tongue. But motto-writing is not considered as essential work, and these days you just can’t get the people. Here then is the good news from Dear Towers. 1. Mr Dear has lost a stone in weight. The bad news, of course, is that he now wants his trousers taken in at the waist. Mr D…

‘Many of us are struggling with pressure and afraid to admit it’ Over the past few years, comedian Ruby Wax has become increasingly well known as a mental health campaigner and a celebrity face of depression awareness after she was hospitalised with what she has called ‘the tsunami of all depressionÕ in 2007. This spawned a show – Live from the Priory – which Ruby wrote with her friend Judith Owen, which they first performed in private at NHS mental health institutions before taking it on the road. Since then, Ruby has gained a master’s degree in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, written books on the subject and spoken candidly in interviews and blog posts. She cites the pressures of everyday life as why many of us feel frazzled, which is…

1 GET OUT IN THE SUN  A recent US study found that people over 60 with vitamin D deficiencies experience mental decline three times faster than those with sufficient levels. The best way to get vitamin D is via the sun, but you might want to consider taking a supplement in winter, or if you can’t get outside. 2 WATCH YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE  A study published in the European Heart Journal found that having elevated blood pressure in your 50s was associated with an increased risk of dementia in later life. ‘Those whose systolic blood pressure (the upper reading) topped 130mmHg or more, were 45% more likely to develop dementia,’ says Dr Sarah Brewer, author of Overcoming High Blood Pressure. ‘Researchers believe an increase in blood pressure hastens the hardening…

MY HEALTHY LIFE Jane Gordon My go-to remedy For relieving stress during the day, I use two methods I learnt while writing my book – a 10-minute meditation to clear my head and an 11-minute session of Wim Hof breathing. I usually relax with a glass of red wine! My favourite meal Having thoroughly researched the science of healthy eating, I’m now following a Mediterranean-based diet, which I’m trying to make vegan. I occasionally yearn for a Sunday roast, but I have discovered some delicious vegan recipes on BBC Good Food. My favourite is halloumi with lemony lentils, chickpeas and beets, made with vegan Violife halloumi (available at Tesco). It tastes so good that it’s difficult to believe it’s so healthy! How I keep fit Last year, after a lifetime…

It’s recognised that, for some childhood viral infections such as measles and chickenpox, initial exposure intensity influences diseases. A child acquiring measles by fleeting playground contact is less likely to develop severe illness than one acquiring it from close contact at home with an infected sibling. Evidence now suggests this applies to the coronavirus pandemic too, explaining why front-line healthcare workers, despite being a younger, fitter group, are at higher risk of very serious Covid-19 symptoms.…

A All diagnoses are based on the history of the illness and the symptoms – an examination gives more clues. The doctor may do tests, or review the patient after a few days for emerging patterns. Behind the diagnosis is a knowledge of disease patterns, which groups of patients are affected and what the warning ‘red flag’ signs are, suggesting when to be more concerned. In a child with a sore throat, we know that, statistically, most are common upper respiratory viral infections that won’t respond to antibiotics and will run their course without serious consequence. Certain features suggest viral infection is more likely – children without tonsillar exudate (pus spots), who are over 10 years old, don’t have swollen neck lymph glands a few glands but no fever. If…

High five Sensory gardens use plants and features to engage all five senses and are a joy for all, especially people who have sensory impairments. A border of old-fashioned scented plants, like lily of the valley, can stimulate memory in older people and those with dementia. Edible plants will encourage children to explore using touch and taste. And textured and rustling leaves provide a great way for sight-impaired people to experience the garden. Design features Plan zones that concentrate on different senses. You could create a listening corner by placing a seat next to a soothing water feature, accompanied by the gentle buzz of insects. Or plant a raised bed or containers with herbs, allowing easy access to rub and sniff their aromatic leaves and flowers. To activate the sense…