Innholdsfortegnelse for 26-Apr-2021 i Woman

60s Brief encounters Sir Tom Jones, now 80, found fame in 1965 with his single It’s Not Unusual, winning him rampant female fans, who started flinging underwear at him. In 2010, Tom admitted he ‘hated’ it, saying, ‘It’s just wrong.’ 70s Playing away Tom and Linda married in 1957. But with fame came temptation, and the couple came to an ‘arrangement’ where Linda stopped coming on tour. But Tom’s fling with 1973’s Miss World Marjorie Wallace (right) sparked fury in Linda. ‘She chinned me,’ said Tom. 80s A family affair Tom’s son Mark Woodward (shown) became his manager in 1986 at just 29, and is widely credited with reinventing his dad’s career. Sir Tom said, ‘We have a very special relationship. I’m grateful he’s done so much for my career,…

Tightening the rainbow laces on my bright-pink roller skates, I slowly stand up and steady myself against the wall. Then, with an empty rucksack on my back, I roll down the pavement, and towards our local supermarket. As I weave through pedestrians out on their daily walks, I receive several smiles, along with a few looks of surprise. After all, seeing a woman in her 40s on bubblegum-pink skates isn’t exactly a common sight. ‘I NOW FEEL SO MUCH FITTER’ When my daughter, Ava, four, asked for roller skates for Christmas last year, my husband, Arhat, 43, and I treated her to a pink and white pair, and she didn’t want to waste a minute giving them a try. And a week later, as she held on to me while…

Walking – why you should keep your daily fix So… Nice weekend was it? Couple of glasses (bottles) in that pub garden chewing over the fat of lockdown 3 with your friends? I bet it felt oddly alien to be seated in an enclosed space and (almost) rubbing shoulders with total strangers in a social setting. And is that how it’s going to be? Are the catch-up chats going to be seated from now on? You can see where I’m going with this, can’t you? Look, I bet one of the most texted phrases over the past year was ‘Fancy a walk?’. And the answer was always yes, because who wouldn’t? So I’m laying before you here, dear readers, the Chat Charter. Let’s make it our mission to keep walking,…

SHOULD WE RAISE THE ALARM? Q A good friend of my husband, and godfather to our youngest child, got divorced after his wife had an affair. My husband, his friend and a few other guys have a virtual drink together online once a week. My husband told me his friend had been getting angrier about his wife leaving and had started to say what he wanted to do to her in revenge. The guys laughed it off at first, but got uncomfortable as this man got more explicit. My husband told him he was appalled at it and wanted him to stop. He said to his friend he needed therapy and until he got it he didn’t want to hear anymore, and he wasn’t going to let him see our…

MY HAVANESE WAS ATTACKED BY A SPRINGER SPANIEL IN MY LOCAL PARK LAST WEEKEND; WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? I’m so sorry to hear that this happened and I can imagine it was a terrifying event. You are not alone in being unsure of your rights. Often I am asked who should foot the vet bill in this instance and if anything more should be done. Truthfully, this can be somewhat of a grey area, especially when owners don’t agree on who is at fault. It’s important to make it clear that only an attack on an assistance dog (such as a seeing eye dog) is an offence. So, when it is a pet dog, this is not classed as a criminal offence in the UK. Regardless of the situation, it…

WHY GO? Millions of holidaymakers pass through Malaga every year, en route to the beach resorts of Andalusia. But this often overlooked gem makes for a fun and cultured break all by itself. Flights are cheap, it’s easy to get around once you’re there and the hiddledgypiggledy streets are packed with chic boutiques and tavernas. With 330 days of sunshine a year, the best time to go is….any time! What to see As you’d expect from the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Malaga is brimming with arty museums. Don’t miss the 233 works at the Picasso Museum. Ten minutes north of the city is the historical botanical garden La Concepción. It’s full of surprises, including hidden waterfalls with guides to tell you about the rare plants. Get your bearings on a…

The ‘Iron Duke’ may have seemed invincible to the outside world, but fears over his deteriorating health had placed a continual personal strain on the Queen and the rest of the family ever since his car accident in January 2019. Speaking after Prince Philip’s death was announced, one source said the fact he had been in ill health for some time will come as little comfort to the Queen. They told me, ‘The Duke of Edinburgh had become increasingly frail and confused after his car crash. His wellbeing was a constant concern to the Queen, especially with the pandemic. ‘While his death may not have come as a surprise, this will not make it any less painful for Her Majesty at a time when the family were gearing up for…

I’d expected to be in hospital, but not like this. My first grandchild was due and I’d promised my daughter, Katie, 24, I’d help as her birthing partner along with her husband Geraint, also 24. Instead, I was being told I had leukaemia and if I didn’t start chemo immediately, I had less than two months to live. In one afternoon, everything had changed. ‘Normal’ was a distant memory and survival became my only purpose. ‘I WAS TOO BUSY TO BE LAID UP IN BED’ In October 2009, life was busy and exciting. Me and husband Ross, 50, were thrilled at becoming grandparents, and our other daughter, Jess, 20, and son, Joshua, 15, were delighted for Katie and Geraint. Feeling exhausted I was expanding my food-safety consultancy business while lecturing…

They support us like no other body part, but we don’t usually pay our feet much attention – until they start giving us problems. ‘Feet are absolutely crucial to the wellbeing of the entire body,’ says foot therapist Yamuna Zake. ‘Because your feet are your foundation, they’re connected to every problem you may have elsewhere in your body. No matter where an injury is, you stand on it.’ Even if you’re injury-free, keeping your feet functioning well is key. ‘The more function your feet have the more strongly they support you,’ says Yamuna. ‘Your whole body feels lighter and freer. You stand straight. Your posture improves.’ So, with sandal season just around the corner, it’s time to get your feet back in shape. Here’s everything you need to know about…

Can you OVER exercise? Q Last week you replied to a lady who wrote in and asked if there is a point to doing 10 minutes of exercise a day. My question is at the other end, is there an upper limit where it becomes unhealthy? Philippa says A How much is enough? That depends on what you are looking at in terms of exercise. From the point of view of heart health, a recent study published in the medical journal PLOS Medicine, showed that there is no limit to the cardiovascular benefits from exercise, the more the better. But this may not be true, for joint health if you are running for hours daily. Additionally I wonder about the reasons behind your question; if you are exercising to try…

How do I deep throat a man? Q When my lover brought home some sexy books last weekend, we had a great time. In one, they mentioned ‘deep throat’ and I had no idea what they were talking about. Looking at the illustrations, it seemed to be some sort of very deep oral sex that the woman gave to the man. So is this something new? And how do you do it? It looked fun, but when I tried it I felt nauseous. Susan says A The expression ‘deep throat’ isn’t new! It’s from a 1972 porn film where the female star took the man’s penis fully to the back of her mouth, as you describe. This isn’t easy – there’s a reflex that resists, in case we choke. So…

Whenever I look at this selfie of me and my son, Will, then two, I always think how handsome he looks as he smiles confidently beside me, and how content I am, too, after so many years of hating the way I look. We’ve both come such a long way, and photos like this serve as a wonderful reminder. I was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, a birth defect where the lips and mouth don’t form properly during pregnancy, and I needed several operations to correct the condition, where surgeons carefully rebuilt parts of my upper lip and mouth. Emotional scars I was left with scarring, and at school I’d rarely speak unless I had to, terrified I’d draw attention to myself and someone would say something…

Hi Mike, it’s me, Claire. I’m at the cottage, I found the key hanging on the nail inside the barn door as per your email. This place is wonderful, it’s going to be just perfect for me.’ Looking around, she took in the simplicity of the cottage with its wood-burning stove and well-worn armchair tucked into the alcove. A freshly-placed jar of wild flowers had been set in the deep window ledge and a basket on the pine table held a selection of homemade preserves, fresh eggs and a still warm cake of soda bread. ‘Oh, and thanks for all the provisions you left on the table,’ she added. The letting agent sounded bemused. ‘Mrs Fleming, the caretaker, must have left them. Tommy from the village shop will deliver groceries…

‘Research carried out by scientists at the University of North Carolina has suggested that a brain chemical called galanin may be at the root of our craving for a full English breakfast the morning after a heavy drinking session,’ says Rob. ‘Galanin production is also increased after drinking and scientists believe it may be stimulated by triglycerides which are increased by consuming large amounts of alcohol.’ Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. When you eat or drink, your body converts any calories it doesn’t need to use right away into triglycerides. Galanin increases our appetite for fats hence the craving for a fry-up or other greasy foods.…

Kate, 36, says, ‘When I met JJ, I was also in the early days of a new relationship so I had no misgivings or ill feeling towards my ex’s new partner. It was (and still is) extremely amicable. We’re very similar people in a lot of ways – brown hair, tall, blueish eyes – so we always joke that Jon obviously has a type! Jon just appreciates the fact that we get on. We’re very lucky – not all “modern families” function as well as we do.’…

Sleep naked Struggling to sleep? Go nude! ‘Sleeping naked means that your body remains cooler during the night, which is important as overheating is a common cause of disturbed sleep,’ says Healthspan’s medical director, Dr Sarah Brewer. Fill up on fibre If sandwiches are your go-to lunch, why not swap white bread for this Kingsmill 50/50 No Bits Multi-Seed? You’ll get all of the benefits of wholegrain from a 50/50 flour base, with protein and fibre from finely ground seeds... so no bits! (£1.35, Tesco). Love your skin Studies* show that during the first five years of menopause, women’s skin loses roughly 30% of its collagen. This is a protein which supports elasticity and firmness. Try Good Skin gummies, packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and E (£23.99 for 60…

CHANGING ROOMS C4 Davina McCall hosts this reboot of the makeover show which sees neighbours transform a room in each other’s home. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is back as one of the designers helping the teams as they race against the clock. BUFFERING ITV2 Comedian Iain Stirling leads the cast of this comedy about a group of hapless millennials who share a flat. He plays a children’s TV presenter called Iain who’s in a complicated relationship with his producer, Olivia. LISEY’S STORY Apple TV+ Adapted from a Stephen King novel, this thriller follows widow Lisey (Julianne Moore) as unsettling events lead her to face memories of her marriage to novelist Scott Landon (Clive Owen) that she has blocked out. YORKSHIRE GLAMPING C4 Johnny Vegas and his assistant Bev…

Dear Kate Garraway, I can’t tell you how happy I am that your husband Derek is coming home after a year in hospital with COVID. It was heartbreaking to watch your ITV documentary Finding Derek and see a fiercely intelligent man bedridden and unable to speak. What shone through so brightly though was your love for him and your determination to support him whatever that takes. As a carer for my disabled daughter I can tell you, Kate, you are going to need to draw on your remarkable qualities to keep you and your children going in the months and years ahead. Caring is a tough, unappreciated role carried out by millions. Every one of us will have stories of successes, but also exhaustion and quiet despair. Your life has…