Innholdsfortegnelse for 02-Nov-2020 i Woman

It’s that time of year again. The clocks have gone back and the days are getting shorter, but as tempting as it is to stay snuggled up, the great outdoors has plenty of body – and mind – boosting benefits. Turn to p34 to find out how it can reduce stress – something we could all probably use a bit of help with. If getting out isn’t for you, there are other ways to perk up your week. Two new must-listen podcasts, ‘Bingewatch’ and ‘Soap Secrets’, are streaming now and are available on all major platforms. They feature Woman’s Celebrity Brand Director Hannah Fernando, and bring you exclusive access and interviews. Enjoy! If you are staying in and don’t want to miss out on your favourite magazine, remember you can…

The Ramsays Their Cornish home originally cost the chef and his wife £4.4 million in 2015, but they split the property into two and built some impressive features, including an infinity pool, wine cellar and boathouse. Paul Gibbens from housebuyers4u.co.uk believes it could sell for £6 million. A tidy profit! The Beckhams The couple reportedly bought their Cotswolds home for £6 million. But they’ve since added a football pitch, wine cellar, two pools and a sauna. Paul believes these plush additions could have doubled the price to a cool £12 million. Robbie Williams and Ayda Field Singer Robbie and his wife Ayda have owned their Kensington mansion since 2013. They’ve kept the property’s period features, but recently installed an underground pool, which Paul says may have increased the price from…

1 What is it? Retinol stimulates your skin to produce new cells, leaving it plumper and smoother. Potent forms are available on prescription from a dermatologist, or milder formulations can easily be picked off the shelves, like No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate, £34, Boots, which blends 0.3% retinol, peptides and skin soothers to help smooth your complexion without any irritation. 2 Why do I need it? As we age, cell turnover slows down causing pores to look larger and skin to appear dull. The production of collagen, a protein in our skin that keeps it plump and supple, also reduces. Retinol helps ‘wake up’ your skin, boosting cell turnover and collagen production. For an affordable introduction to retinol try The INKEY List Retinol Serum, £9.99, feelunique.com. It combines…

Sitting alongside my son, Michael, then 10, as we faced a board of his teachers, was a scene that was all too familiar. It was 2011, but though I’d been called into the headteacher’s office more times than I cared to remember, this time was different. Scribbling into his notepad the information he’d garnered from the teachers was the psychiatrist who’d been assessing Michael at home and at school. ‘I believe Michael has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),’ he confirmed. But, on hearing these words, what I felt wasn’t a sense of relief that we had a diagnosis for Michael’s behaviour. Instead, I felt a surge of anger that the doctor had announced it in front of the teachers who’d long voiced their concerns that my son had Special Educational…

1 WITH CHEESE  So Wrong It’s Nom’s ‘Big Cheese’ Calendar contains 24 individually wrapped portions of Ilchester Cheddar, Double Gloucester and Applewood, to name just a few. Fits in your fridge door, £8, widely available. 2 WITH HOT SAUCE Vicious and delicious, chilli lovers will be more than happy with this quirky 24 Days of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar, revealing a new taste challenge behind each door, every day in December, £10, Wilko. 3 WITH ARTISAN VEGAN CHOCOLATES Handmade in Dorset, Chococo Vegan Advent Selection Box brings a daily hug of happiness in the run-up to Christmas. And wrapped in plastic-free packaging, too, £24.50, chococo.co.uk (delivered late November for ultimate freshness).…

New £5,000 grants to improve energy efficiency at home Don’t miss out on financial help The Government’s new Green Homes Grant scheme is one every English homeowner should check out. It may provide serious free cash for insulation, double glazing, and a host of other things that will improve the energy efficiency of your home and your home’s value. Let me take you through it. Launched just before the start of the month, the Green Homes Grant: ✱ is available to all English homeowners (including park homes) and residential landlords, apart from unoccupied new builds. ✱ gives grants (ie non-repayable) of up to £5,000 per household to cover two-thirds of the cost of labour, materials and VAT involved in installing certain energy-efficient measures. So, if the installation costs £7,500, you’ll…

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THEN Carol found fame as the co-host of C4’s words and numbers quiz Countdown, which saw the maths whizz check calculations and dole out vowels and consonants in the letters round from 1982 to 2008. As well as presenting a host of other shows, including How 2 and Tomorrow’s World, Carol also appeared on the Loose Women panel from 2011 to 2014. NOW It’s the 22nd Pride of Britain Awards this week, and Carol is once again hosting, albeit in a socially distant way. There will be films about the winners, with virtual presentations from David Beckham, the Duke of Cornwall, Marcus Rashford and Katherine Jenkins. Captain Sir Tom Moore will receive a special recognition award for his charitable feats during lockdown.…

Phil ‘FERN CONTACTED MY WIFE – NOT ME’ Fern Britton has risked Phillip Schofield’s fury, as he’s accused her of not contacting him when he revealed he was gay – instead messaging his wife, Steph. Phil, who came out in February, wrote in his new autobiography, Life’s What You Make It, ‘When I came out, she didn’t text me. She did text Steph though.’ The pair, who presented This Morning together from 2002 until 2009, are thought to have fallen out when she left, with a source claiming she felt she was ‘living in Phil’s shadow’. Phil, 58, details a row they had, after Fern accused him of ‘meddling’ in the show’s content. ‘I walked back into the make-up room and calmly said, “Please don’t do that to me again,”’…

Lacey Turner always wanted children when she was growing up, having said, ‘For me, having a family was always the biggest thing I wanted to do. I mean, I was willing to walk down the aisle [at] six months pregnant, I wasn’t fussed. I wanted it so badly.’ But, although she now has her daughter Dusty and is pregnant again, the journey to motherhood wasn’t easy for EastEnders star Lacey. The 32-year-old actor suffered two miscarriages before welcoming Dusty with her husband Matt Kay in July last year, and she’s now ready to open up on the toll it took on her. FEELING LONELY Lacey was 29 and seven weeks pregnant when she suffered her first miscarriage in 2017. Detailing the moment she realised she’d lost her baby in Channel…

Never has it been more important to hear, do and see good all around us than in this long and difficult year, which will mark the 21st Pride of Britain Awards – a ceremony that celebrates the country’s unsung heroes, bringing their uplifting stories into the public eye. Over the years, people from all kinds of backgrounds have received an award, usually handed to them by their favourite celebrities. This year, the awards are going to look a little different, with socially distanced ceremonies. But just because there will be no red carpet, it doesn’t take anything away from the winners. Woman speaks to Child of Courage winner Emmie Narayen-Nicholas and her mother about her achievements. ‘HER FIRST THOUGHT WAS FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE’ Eve Naraynsingh, 42, lives in Manchester…

I am a widow – these are the first four words I have uttered when meeting new people over the last three years. I’m proud to be Mal’s widow; I’m prouder to have been his wife and companion for the 24 years prior to his departing this world. This is how I have been defined – I wanted to be. And I needed to speak Mal’s name, to explain his importance and absolute relevance in my life. I hadn’t properly lived until Malcolm Hart, then 33, came to me that joyful day in January 1992. We met at our local health club through mutual friends who introduced us. ‘WE WERE SUCH A HAPPY UNIT’ Our children came along – Ben in October 1996 and Lia in February 2000 – and…

CHRISTMAS SPIN ON FRUITY GIN Aldi’s new ready-to-drink Haysmith’s G&T cans are full of festive flavours. Choose from Spiced Plum & Clementine, Rhubarb & Ginger, and Seville Orange & Persian Lime, £1.19, 250ml. PUB IN A BOX Create a festive pub atmosphere at home with Signature Brew’s Christmas Pub in a Box. It includes beers, snacks, music quiz, beer mat and a glass, from £28, signaturebrew.co.uk. VEGAN ‘CREAM’ LIQUEUR Made from the ‘milk’ of tiger nuts and flavoured with cinnamon and citrus, Spanish Licor 43 Horchata is a silky dairy-free ‘cream’ liqueur. £18, 700ml, Tesco.…

Dr Rachel Chin, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, says: ‘It’s a challenge to learn to switch off from the digital world; in fact, it’s a skill that requires regular practice. We have relied on technology more than ever this year, turning to screen time to inform us, connect us and distract us from real life. Understandably, reducing these coping behaviours for a period of time may initially cause concern. However, taking a break from our devices has many benefits for our psychological and physical well-being. In terms of our physical health, less screen time before bed can positively impact on the amount and quality of our sleep. Our posture also improves as we allow our head, neck and spine to move in other directions, reducing…

Mixing my meds with contraception QI very rarely have antibiotics, but I have a tooth infection at the moment and my dentist has prescribed them before I have the dreaded root canal treatment. I am on the pill; is it OK to have antibiotics as well? Philippa says A Recent research has shown that the combined oral contraceptive pill may well be less effective when you are taking antibiotics. It was previously thought that only antibiotics that trigger the enzymes in the liver, which then break down the pill, could make it less effective, but the latest study suggests otherwise. Therefore it is safest to suggest that you use additional contraception such as condoms while you are on your course of antibiotics. SURELY HE’S TOO YOUNG FOR GOUT? Q My…

My down-there scent is putting men off! Q I’m really embarrassed to admit this, but I think I smell really bad ‘down there’. I became aware of it in my early 20s. And after that, though my husband tried to reassure me, I’ve worried constantly. Now I’m divorced, I’ve had two flings and though neither man mentioned there was a problem, I’m sure that’s why the relationships ended. I can’t stop myself thinking about this all the time. How can I sort it? Susan says A It’s possible you have a health problem here, so do get a medical check-up. But it’s just as possible you don’t smell bad at all. Your husband reassured you. Your flings didn’t mention any issue. So perhaps your problem isn’t odour, but simple anxiety.…

THE SIMPSONS Disney+ The animated comedy is back for a brand new series with an all-star line-up of guests, including Jim Parsons, singer John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen, and Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett. OPERATION CHRISTMAS DROP Netflix Political aide Erica (Kat Graham) is sent to close an airbase on a Pacific island but ends up falling for a pilot (Alexander Ludwig) who leads a special mission to bring Christmas cheer. GRANT Sky History Being Human star Justin Salinger plays president Ulysses S Grant in this three-part historical drama about how he rose from humble beginnings to governing America in the wake of the Civil War.…

THIS IS GOING TO HURT BBC2 Ben Whishaw will star in this drama based on the best-selling diary of a former junior doctor. He’ll play Adam, a hard-working medic on a labour ward, who struggles with the crippling 97-hour working weeks, and making life and death decisions. THE CROWN Netflix When The Crown makes its eagerly anticipated return for a fourth series, don’t miss Gillian Anderson  as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Stephen Boxer (Humans) plays Mrs Thatcher’s husband Denis. IMPEACHMENT BBC2 American Crime Story returns with a drama set in the 90s as President Bill Clinton (Clive Owen) faces impeachment after an affair with intern Monica Lewinsky (Beanie Feldstein). JAMES MAY: OH COOK Amazon Prime  Based on his book, Oh Cook: 60 Easy Recipes That Any…

Beekeeping While his wife Victoria has a passion for fashion, David has taken up beekeeping in his spare time after starting it as a lockdown hobby. Eco-cool! Walking sticks Becks proves that walking sticks are for everyone. Often taking them on walks, he brings an element of cool to the practice! Personalised mugs Once upon a time, it would have been deemed uncool for men to have personalised anything, but once David has done it, it’s open season for everyone! His and hers David and Victoria have been married for 21 years and think nothing of coordinating outfits, which was once considered naff. Rocking a sarong Even in 1998, Becks was making headlines for his daring in wearing a sarong on a date with Victoria. Flat caps Father-of-four David regularly…

Katie Holmes GET THE LOOK Dressing up wide-leg jeans with a layered velvet blazer and trench, Katie, 41, achieves the perfect blend of smart casual. Kerry Washington GET THE LOOK Like a stylish chameleon, the actor, 43, changes her hair for nearly every event she attends. We love her braids with this casual winter knit and high tops. Andie MacDowell GET THE LOOK Mixing casual tailoring with statement trousers and courts, Andie, 62, proves that leather looks fabulous at all ages. Dame Helen Mirren GET THE LOOK Looking perfectly polished in bold winter florals, a pink duster coat and subtle jewels, the dame, 75, shows off her winning smile with a bright lip.…

Flake out Say goodbye to dry, flaky skin with Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Lip Oil Balm, £6.95, lookfantastic. com. It’s richer than most lip oils, and delivers deep-sinking moisture with powerful ceramides that protect your pout in harsh conditions. Oil change If you want maximum hydration for your buck, try NYX This is Everything Lip Oil, £6, Boots. It’s enriched with a cocktail of oils, including almond, rosehip, avocado and jojoba, to restore softness. Good to glow Revlon Kiss Glow Lip Oil, £8.99, Boots, can be layered to intensify the tint. Slick on a single coat for a sheer veil of colour or add multiple coats to create a bolder pop of pink. Peachy keen Lavish dry, neglected lips with I Heart Revolution Tasty Peach Lip Oil, £5,…

BREAKFAST ✱ Scrambled egg (add turmeric) on wholegrain toast (4.6mg) ✱ Porridge oats (with soya milk) with chopped apricots and hazelnuts (4.3mg) ✱ Bran Flakes (with skimmed milk) with sultanas and chopped apple (6.1mg) ✱ Oat and berry smoothie (3mg). LUNCH ✱ Chicken and avocado quinoa salad (9mg) ✱ Red lentil and tomato soup with wholegrain bread (7.5mg) ✱ Mexican tuna mayo (kidney beans, red peppers and chilli powder) wrap (3.5mg) ✱ Smoked salmon and cream cheese on rye bread (3.2mg). DINNER ✱ Beef and green vegetable stir-fry with noodles (9mg) ✱ Chicken and squash curry with brown rice (7mg) ✱ Black bean chilli with sliced avocado and quinoa (5.5mg) ✱ Roasted red peppers stuffed with lentils and feta cheese (7.2mg). SNACKS ✱ Homemade oat and date bars (2.3mg) ✱…

STRESS-FREE BAKING If you’re a fan of HelloFresh recipe kits, you’ll be pleased to know it’s teamed up with Cookie Crumbles to add some sweet bakes to its meal plan options. You can whip up a batch of muffins, brownies, cookies and granola bars for a stress-free baking experience, with ready-weighed ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions delivered to your door, £4.50, hellofresh.co.uk. SANDWICH SWAP TRY SHARWOOD’S 30% REDUCED SUGAR STIR-FRY SAUCES, INCLUDING CHOW MEIN AND SWEET & SOUR, 79P, MOST SUPERMARKETS. Shake up your working-from-home lunch with a Tideford Organics Risotto pot. Each one is less than 100 cals, low in fat, gluten-free and vegan (although meat eaters will love them too). They come in three tempting flavours, Risotto Verde, Mediterranean, and Mushroom & Garlic, £2.79, 300g, Sainsbury’s. VIBRANT VEG Birds…

Smoky mushroom stroganoff This recipe is full of flavour and perfect for those looking to cut down their meat intake SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 50 MINS / 4 HRS ✱ 1–2tbsp olive oil ✱ 750g chestnut mushrooms, sliced ✱ 1 large onion, finely diced ✱ 4 garlic cloves, crushed ✱ 1tbsp wholegrain mustard ✱ 2tsp sweet paprika ✱ 1tsp smoked paprika ✱ 500ml boiling vegetable stock if using the conventional method or 250ml if using the slow-cooker method ✱ 100ml soya yogurt ✱ 2tbsp chopped fresh chives CONVENTIONAL METHOD  1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan set over a high heat. Add the thickly sliced mushrooms and fry for 7–8 mins, then reduce the heat to medium, add the onion and garlic and continue to cook for…

✱ Start by setting aside times each day for your whole family to switch off their technological devices, such as during breakfast or dinner. ✱ Encourage a non-electronic family activity once a week, like playing hide and seek, reading an actual book (not an ebook), or digging out the old Monopoly board. ✱ Set a screen time limit for your kids, and don’t give them too much extra time as a ‘reward’. Try using praise, extra pocket money or a trip to the park when they’re good. ✱ Make bedrooms screen-free – that includes hand-held games consoles and phones, as well as TVs.…

Rub that itch! That’s right, if you’ve got an itch, researchers at the University of Miami claim you should rub it rather than scratch. This will help activate an anti-itch ‘pathway’ in the spinal cord, firing off neurons that ease irritation and soothe skin. Cut down on alcohol A recent study* found that drinking just one alcoholic drink a day can increase your risk of developing dementia by 22%. This is because alcohol is toxic to the nerve cells in the brain and binge drinking can cause them serious damage. The UK recommended weekly intake is 14 units, which equates to six small glasses of wine. Happy snacking Fancy something sweet, but suffer with food allergies? Try one of these tasty, gooey, smooth caramel bars from NOMO – free from…

You’re with the wrong person Sex with a stranger could be risky. Sex with an ex could lead to emotional complications. Sex with someone out of bounds could mean all sorts of trouble. Instead, wait for Mr Right. Not being prepared Jumping into bed without a change of work clothes for the morning could be embarrassing. Jumping into bed without contraception or protection could mean much bigger trouble. Instead, meet up again when you’re well prepared. You’ve got the wrong agenda You want a relationship, he wants casual sex. You want casual sex, he’s loved you for years. Either way, hearts get broken. Instead, talk things through until your expectations fit.…

BECAUSE OF YOU by Dawn French (£20, Penguin, HB) On the first day of the millennium, two different mothers await their new arrivals, unaware a split-second decision will entwine their lives forever and alter their own image of motherhood. A poignant novel about mothers and daughters, the much-loved comedian’s observations show she has an innate curiosity about people. This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens (£7.99, Arrow, PB) This instant mood-lifter with its cast of lively characters is a refreshing take on the classic boy-meets-girl. Quinn and Minnie were born on New Year’s Eve in the same hospital, with only a minute between them, yet it seems that that minute makes all the difference when they meet 30 years later. Is it time to take a leap of faith…

REBECCA Netflix Lily James stars in this new adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s novel, about a woman who marries wealthy widower Maxim de Winter (Armie Hammer) but finds the shadow of his wife Rebecca looms large… AGATHA CHRISTIE: 100 YEARS OF POIROT & MISS MARPLE My5 It’s 100 years since the publication of Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. This film tells the story of her life and explores her work. SIR CLIFF RICHARD AT THE BBC BBC iPlayer Shown to celebrate Sir Cliff’s 80th birthday, this looks back at his career, which began in 1958. Featuring performances at the BBC, it includes some of his greatest hits.…

The gut reaction to those Dominic West and Lily James pictures is to feel sorry for his poor wife, Catherine. The two actors were papped kissing in a restaurant in Italy. All very Roaming Holiday. West fled back to Britain for a bizarre photo op with the mother of his four children. He told reporters, ‘Our marriage is strong and we’re very much still together,’ before handing out a written statement, signed by them both. Once I’d stop cringing, I had a good think about ‘poor’ Catherine. She met West at university. There’s a gorgeous picture of them as a couple in Dublin in their early 20s. She’s beautiful and feisty, like a character from BBC drama Normal People. The couple split after finishing university but got back together years…

‘ROD [STEWART] HAD A F***ING CHEEK COMPLAINING ABOUT ME PROMOTING A TOUR WHILE HE WAS PROMOTING A TOUR’ Will Sir Elton John and Sir Rod Stewart ever make friends again? Fair care Routine testing for breast cancer has now been banned for women over 71 years of age for the foreseeable future. The NHS wants to prioritise high-risk groups. But about one third of breast cancers occur in this age group. This ban feels unbelievably cruel and downright ageist. Pass the towel Ladies, we have a new contender for Best Pic Of A Fella Emerging From Water. Alongside the classic Colin Firth and Daniel Craig, may I add (drum roll) Jake Quickenden on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins? You’re welcome.…