Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Feb-2022 i Woman

Fern Britton has had an incredibly tough few years. Shortly after losing both her mother and father, the much-loved presenter split from her husband of 20 years before being plunged into a national lockdown amid the global pandemic. Two years on, and it’s no surprise that Fern is keen to move on with her life and start the new chapter she’s been desperately waiting for. But, unfortunately, things aren’t always that simple. Going through a divorce is never an easy process, no matter who you are. Despite putting on a brave face and insisting things are ‘all smooth’, and that the pair are ‘working it all out’, Fern, we understand, is finding it tough. ‘She’s tired, over it and frustrated that the ball-and-chain of divorce continues,’ our well-placed source tells…

Health management shouldn’t simply be about diagnosis or any treatment or surgeries you may have. It should be approached much more holistically, taking into account all aspects of your life, including whether or not you’re happy, active and well nourished. Doctors and medical professionals aim to consider you as a whole person, and ask you about your physical and mental wellbeing. They may discuss with you lifestyle measures, such as diet and exercise, psychological therapies and relaxation techniques, in addition to any medication or tests they might suggest. If your GP doesn’t take this approach, however, you could always ask the question ‘What else can I do to improve my health?’ Complementary and alternative medicines are umbrella terms covering everything from herbal remedies to reiki, acupuncture to massage therapy. Combining…

Can selling on eBay give me an income? QI want to make some extra cash, so do you have any tips for selling on eBay? FAITH SAYS A Selling stuff is a great way to clear clutter and raise some money. You’re likely to get the best prices on big brands and brand-new items that still have tags or packaging. If you haven’t sold on eBay before, buy and sell some small items first, to build up a track record. Look out for marketing emails offering maximum £1 selling fees for a few days, as it’s a good time to list anything worth over £10. Otherwise, remember that Sundays are busiest on eBay, so listing on a Thursday for 10 days means you cover two Sundays. For your listing, include…

Martin Compston stars in Traces, which returns for a second series this week. In the crime drama, which follows three female forensic professionals who work at the fictional Scottish Institute of Forensic Science and Anatomy in Dundee, he plays Daniel, the boyfriend of lab assistant Emma (Molly Windsor). Here, the Vigil and Line of Duty star reveals what’s next for the couple… What makes Traces different from other TV crime dramas? Obviously, you’ve got the whole forensic thing going on with the other guys, but for me personally it’s a love story. It’s all about Daniel and Emma, who have this mad situation of one of their parents having murdered the other one’s parent, so you have this story where you see if this couple can survive that. How has…

EDDIE BOXSHALL AND DENISE VAN OUTEN Denise, 47, revealed she’d made the ‘difficult decision’ to call time on her seven-year romance with Eddie, 49, amid claims he had dated other women behind her back. The TV star confirmed the news on social media, saying, ‘It saddens me to confirm that we are no longer a couple. I had to make the difficult decision not to continue in our relationship. I will always treasure the good times we spent together and the memories made.’ The pair had gone through couples’ therapy in order to ‘iron out the niggles’ before planning to tie the knot next year. Sadly they were never to make it down the aisle. BRAD PITT AND JENNIFER ANISTON Theirs was the romance we all wanted to survive, but…

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Nail it Nails Inc London Illuminator in Glowing Somewhere, £9, cultbeauty.co.uk, is a luminous colour that needs no base or top coat – and will make your nails look gorgeously glowy. Classic colour A pop of colour works wonders and if there’s one shade that suits every occasion, every season and every age, it has to be a classic red. Essie Nail Colour in Fifth Avenue, £7.99, Superdrug, is a true glossy red, and perfect for all skin tones. Future life The best way to keep hands looking youthful in the long term is to use a product with SPF. Vaseline Dark Spot Rescue SPF20, £5.99, contains pigmentation-blitzing niacinamide to target existing age spots, as well as SPF to prevent future damage. Soft and safe Sanitising our hands has become…

✱ LOOK FOR BALANCE ‘Include lots of fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and legumes,’ says Maria. ‘And pair your protein sources. Most plant-based proteins lack essential amino acids that your body needs.’ Good examples include a lentil soup topped with crunchy mixed nuts or a chickpea curry with quinoa. ✱ GET CREATIVE Making your own dishes from scratch is always a better choice than opting for pre-prepared meals. A large pan-fried portobello mushroom makes a satisfying alternative to a beef patty, while vegan sausages can be made with just a handful of ingredients like beans, nuts, mushrooms and spices. ✱ READ LABELS Our daily diet should contain no more than 6g of salt, so try to keep high sodium foods to a minimum. If the label only shows the sodium level rather…

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Wolf Like Me Netflix Set in Adelaide, South Australia, this six-part comedy drama follows widowed dad Gary (Josh Gad), who meets columnist Mary (Isla Fisher). They seem perfect, but there’s a problem… She’s a werewolf! Do they have a future together? Vikings: Valhalla Netflix Following the series Vikings, this eight-parter is set 100 years later and chronicles the adventures of legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his sister Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson) and Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter).…

Billy Connolly Does… GOLD Join the comedian as he takes a trip down memory lane in this new five-part series. Each episode will focus on a different topic as he looks back at his stand-up and other work and will offer an insight into his life since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2013. Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway ITV The duo return with another series of their live entertainment show, which features the usual mix of showbiz guests and hidden-camera pranks, plus a brand new game called Ring My Bell. Morning Live BBC1 Sam Quek, Kimberley Walsh and Sara Cox join Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones to present the show as it moves to its new home in Manchester. Expect the usual mix of guests, topical discussion and…

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CAN CHARLES AND HARRY MAKE PEACE? According to Prince Harry, it was his own father who refused to take calls and effectively ‘cut him off’ when the hot-headed young royal threatened to quit Britain. In the two years since, there has been very little sign that Prince Charles’ position has shifted one inch. Some have accused Charles of burying his head in the sand and being caught completely off guard by his own son’s broadside claims about the institution he will soon inherit. There is no doubt the turbulence of the past few years has been privately very upsetting for the future king. No parent wants to be at loggerheads with their offspring. After all, maintaining a grudge takes effort, especially with those who share the same flesh and blood.…

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Hot flushes, night sweats, joint pain and vaginal dryness – menopause symptoms can knock you sideways! And it’s not just your physical health that’s impacted – women can also experience anxiety, low moods and anger. Thank you, hormones. Yes, declining oestrogen and progesterone can often make us feel like we’ve been hit by the Gatwick Express, twice. And with hormone levels dropping, we often feel our confidence is going the same way. ‘For some women, coming to terms with the end of their reproductive years is difficult to accept,’ says nutritional scientist Aisling Moran. ‘Women also feel they don’t have control of the physical changes happening, which can make them feel less self-assured.’ We speak to the experts about how to get a handle on our hormones and see the…

When I sat my three children down to tell them their daddy wasn’t coming home and watched as their eyes filled with tears, I wondered how I would ever be happy again. Scarlett, then five, Levi, four, and Eloise, two, were all I had left of their father, the man I thought I would spend the rest of my life with. Nothing can prepare you to become a widow at 29, but somehow, I found the strength to carry on. In August 2009, I walked down the aisle to marry Marcus. I was just 20, he was 22 and we had met at college two years earlier. Marcus was handsome, funny and I knew almost from the moment we met that we were destined to be together. We had our…

Carrot soup Serve this delicious soup with a wholemeal bun to make it a more satisfying meal while still low-cal. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 30 MINS ✱ 1 large onion, chopped ✱ 500g carrots, chopped ✱ 1.25ltrs vegetable stock ✱ 100g low-fat soft cheese, plus extra for topping ✱ Seeds (optional) 1 Put the onion and carrots into a large saucepan with the stock. 2 Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer with the lid off for 20-25 mins until tender. 3 Blend the soup to a puree using a hand-held stick blender, or transfer to a food processor or blender and whizz until smooth. Add the soft cheese and blend again until it’s thoroughly mixed in. Reheat gently, then serve. Top with a little…

Little Wing by Freya North (£12.99, Welbeck, HB) We are introduced to the breathtaking isle of Harris in Scotland, which serves as the perfect backdrop for this moving and powerful tale. When a pregnant 16-year-old is banished to the Outer Hebrides, the repercussions reverberate for generations. It is only years later, when Nell and Dougie meet at critical moments in their lives, that everything starts to make sense. With a gorgeous cast, this story of identity, forgiveness and a sense of place is a gem. For more books information, see goodtoknow.co.uk/books Her Last Request by Mari Hannah (£7.99, Orion, PB) Although traumatic and disturbing, dealing with the body of a murdered woman is not unusual for DCI Kate Daniels and her team. Yet when a note at the crime scene…