Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-Sep-2023 i Woman

It was supposed to be the tear-jerking finale of Neighbours, the episode that brought the curtain down on 37 years of life in Ramsay Street. But then something extraordinary happened. The star-studded 90-minute special of the Australian drama, featuring Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Margot Robbie, proved so popular that the decision to axe the show was reversed. ‘It was too popular to die’ Which means it’s back from 18 September with legends Alan Fletcher (Dr Karl Kennedy), Ryan Moloney (Toadfish), Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy), Annie Jones (Jane Harris), Ian Smith (Harold Bishop) and Stefan Dennis ( Paul Robinson) all resuming their roles in storylines set two years on from when we were last in Erinsborough. Hollywood star Guy Pearce also returns, as Mike Young, after his character was reunited…

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If I could have one wish, it would be to look ‘normal’ for a day. To know what it feels like to walk down the street without turning heads. For me, it requires constant bravery to leave the house each morning, because I never know what reactions I’m going to get. Most people carry some sort of trauma and we’ve all had terrible moments in our lives. But most people can choose how much they reveal. My trauma is literally written on my face for everyone to see. The course of my life was altered one April morning in 1988, in my home town Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, when I was just two years old. Inexplicable fire We’d been out running errands and my mum decided to nip into a shop…

Super-veg moussaka This Greek-style bake makes a tasty change from lasagne – and it’s lower in carbs and calories! SERVES 8PREP 20 MINS, PLUS RESTING TIMECOOK 1 HR 45 MINS ✱ 1tbsp olive oil✱ 1 large onion, finely chopped✱ 500g lamb mince✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed✱ 1tsp each cinnamon, cumin, coriander✱ 3tbsp semi-skimmed milk✱ 400g tin chopped tomatoes✱ Handful fresh oregano, chopped, or a large pinch dried oregano✱ 1 large aubergine, thinly sliced✱ 2 large courgettes, thinly sliced✱ 500g Greek yogurt✱ 2 medium eggs, beaten✱ 8tbsp grated Parmesan✱ 200g roasted red peppers from a jar, drained✱ Large pinch sweet paprika You will need✱ Baking dish, about 35x25cm 1 Heat 1tsp of the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the lamb…

Packed with touching tributes about the late Queen, we take a look at the life of the woman who ruled over us for seven decades. In 1926, a princess was born in Mayfair, London. Named Elizabeth after her mother, she was third in line to the throne, but expected to be pushed further down the order when her uncle had his own children. She would have no such luck. Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1952 after the death of her adored father. Her uncle had abdicated in December 1936, in disgrace and childless. Regardless, she would rise to the occasion, celebrating many jubilees, and becoming a much-loved and respected monarch all over the world. How to download your digital copy The link below directs you to a landing page.…

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The niggles you shouldn’t ignore My hope in writing this column is that you are developing a fitness routine for yourself that suits your lifestyle and gets results. Why? Because strength training places a demand on muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, which makes them get stronger and provides some defence against the natural process of ageing. As we continue to place a positive stress on the body, we are bound to highlight imbalances, which may manifest themselves as painful niggles here and there. If these are not treated, they can prevent you from doing what you’ve come to love. Lower back pain is common and can be down to any number of issues. See a registered osteopath or chiropractor, get a diagnosis and ask for some home exercises. If they…

WOMAN’S GP DR HELEN WALL ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK Like the weather, moods naturally change, and an age-old saying that you need both sunshine and rain to make a rainbow comes to mind. Nonetheless, as we’ve all discovered this summer, rain can wreak havoc with your day-to-day life, especially when it shows no sign of stopping. You may be surprised to learn that moderate depression peaks in those aged 45-64 and it’s twice as likely in women as men. Some of my patients at this age apologise or seem embarrassed about admitting to low mood, but there are many reasons for it to be so common. In particular, you may be experiencing relationship difficulties or divorce; the strain of caring for children and/or elderly relatives; financial problems; loss…

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Holly Willoughby and Emma Stone When Emma’s hair stylist shared this picture of the actor’s new blonde choppy bob, we immediately thought of another celeb – This Morning’s Holly Willoughby! With their matching haircuts, the pair could easily be mistaken for sisters. Margot Robbie and Emma Mackey One is blonde and one is brunette, but Margot and Emma are often mistaken for each other. So much so that Emma was cast in the Barbie movie to make a lookalike joke, but it was cut. Margot explained, ‘We were gonna do this joke about us looking similar [but] once we got dressed up as our Barbies, we were like, “We don’t look that similar.”’ Thandiwe Newton and Zoe Saldana These two ladies look so alike, Victoria Beckham once mistook Thandiwe for…

‘THE LATE QUEEN WANTED CAMILLA TO BE QUEEN CONSORT’ A year ago, I was enjoying a week of luxury, lecturing on board a cruise ship, when halfway through a delicious lunch my phone went ping! I read the newsflash with horror. The Queen’s doctors were ‘concerned’ for her health. After over 30 years of covering the royals – including the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother and the Duke of Edinburgh – I knew what those words meant. Confirmation of the Queen’s death came a few hours later. The captain’s solemn announcement was broadcast throughout the ship. None of my fellow holidaymakers knew quite what to do. Should we abandon the cruise? Would it be appropriate to continue enjoying ourselves? After the initial shock, I…

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BREAKFAST SWAP Blueberry muffin and full-fat latte (560 cals) FOR Slice of toasted fruit bread and skinny cappuccino (190 cals) SWAP Scrambled eggs on buttered white toast (550 cals) FOR Omelette with herbs (150 cals) SWAP A full English fry-up (850 cals) FOR Grilled bacon and mushroom on sandwich thins (360 cals) SWAP Crunchy Nut Cornflakes with semi-skimmed milk (180 cals) FOR 1 Weetabix with semi-skimmed milk (105 cals) LUNCH SWAP Chicken Caesar salad (450 cals) FOR Niçoise salad (380 cals) SWAP Jumbo sausage roll (400 cals) FOR ½ chicken breast in wholemeal pitta bread (315 cals) SWAP Cheese and pickle white baguette (500 cals) FOR Ham and avocado wholemeal wrap (340 cals) SWAP Quiche Lorraine (260 cals) FOR Vegetable frittata (150 cals) DINNER SWAP Bowl of white spaghetti carbonara…

Cycle to stay healthy If you’ve recently dusted off your bike to get fit, you’re not alone. Almost 80% of people choose to cycle to stay physically active, while 57% do so to improve their mental health*. Pedal power can burn calories and also decrease your risk of stroke, high blood pressure and heart attack. Plus, scientists at the University of Birmingham found it could hold back ageing and boost the immune system. But is your city equipped to help you reach your goal? According to new research, the UK’s top city for cycling is Norwich, followed by Newcastle and Belfast*. Wherever you live, visit sustrans.org.uk to join a local traffic-free ride. HELP TO NOD OFF Seeking a natural sleep remedy that works? Try BetterYou’s Magnesium Sleep Lotion (£11.95,…

Every year, Brits chuck away around 9.5 tonnes of food waste. And according to a survey by British Wool, an average of 72 items of clothing a year each too. With a brimming recycling bin, commitment to walking where possible and always taking bags for our groceries, I had thought that our family’s green credentials were fairly good. But it turns out we could be doing a heck of a lot more. Our family (myself, husband Chris, 41, Will, nine, and James, seven) took up the challenge to try to live more sustainably and generate zero waste for a week. Here’s how it went… Monday I feel smug as I start the week by fetching in our glass bottles of milk. After we’ve walked to school, I bung on some…

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As historical drama Domina returns for a second series, Matthew McNulty reprises his role as Emperor Gaius, whose struggle to keep control of the Roman Empire continues. But in a cut-throat world where rivals old and new are jockeying for position, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Here, Matthew reveals more… Where do we find Gaius at the beginning of the new series? Last time, it was all about gaining power – and maintaining it – but now he’s having an existential crisis. There’s a bit of paranoia about the fact that his power is slipping away. Do you think Gaius has a dark side? Definitely. We’ve all got a bit of evil in us in some way. We all have those moments where we stop ourselves thinking something…

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Columnist OH, BRITNEY, NOT AGAIN! Britney Spears has hit the headlines again, this time because her third marriage has broken down after just 14 months. Her latest hubby, fitness instructor Sam Asghari, has filed for divorce, citing the classic ‘irreconcilable differences’. Reports that he has threatened to release embarrassing videos of the pop star unless she changes the terms of their prenup deal have been denied. But while he says they intend to ‘hold on to the love and respect we have for each other’, Britney has hired a team of top Hollywood lawyers quicker than you could say, ‘Keep your hands off my cash.’ Her net worth is still estimated to be $60 million, even after her father’s 13-year conservatorship over her, during which she claimed he helped himself…