October 2022

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We Can’t Wait To MAKE A START!
For many of us, this is the real new year. It’s that back-to-school feeling of excitement and a chance to grasp fresh opportunities. Feel Good You this month is a collection of those fresh starts and opportunities. We look at how to reboot your routi
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3 Great Things To Try This Issue…
Discover simple ways to reduce your cancer risk (p96) Take steps to dance your way to better health (p72) Give grains the starring role with these delicious recipes (p38) ■
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Woman&Home Feel Good You
GROUP SPECIALS EDITOR Michelle Hather HEALTH EDITOR Faye M Smith DEPUTY HEALTH EDITORS Ali Horsfall, Natalia Lubomirski SENIOR HEALTH WRITER Jenny Rowe HEALTH WRITER Rose Goodman COVER DESIGN Ian Cave ART EDITORS Katie Simas Elizabeth Jones Sam Pope
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Therapy At Your FINGERTIPS
During the pandemic, people looking for online mental-health tools soared. Searches for apps to ease depression rose by 156%, while searches for mindfulness apps saw a 2,483% increase*. Although this was largely down to lockdown preventing in-person
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Reboot Your ROUTINE!
Saying goodbye to summer is tough. No sooner have we got used to long, lazier days – with freer schedules and more time for family and fun – than that back-to-school feeling is upon us. While many have nostalgic memories of wardrobe updates and new t
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Wave Goodbye To ANXIETY
We’ve all had a lot on our minds recently, with one in five of us struggling to sleep due to anxiety about the rise in living costs*. But while it’s natural to worry sometimes, the problems really start when you worry too much or about the wrong thin
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Boost Energy In A BREATH
We all know how to breathe, right? Wrong. We may inhale and exhale more than 20,000 times a day, but Rebecca Dennis, breath expert and author of Let it Go: Breathe Yourself Calm,* says we’ve lost our natural ability to breathe fully. Why? Because fro
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‘How I Found The Skills To BEAT OCD’
I struggle to pinpoint when I developed obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), only that it crept up on me in my early 20s. It manifested as excessive handwashing, fear of contamination and an obsession with cleanliness. I’d hit a peak with the disorde
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The Pollyanna PROBLEM
Be positive! It’s a phrase that has become a mantra to so many people in recent years – something everyone is striving for. After all, who doesn’t want to see their glass as half full, the silver linings around the rain clouds and the good in every s
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CBD for Less!
At a time when everyone is tightening their belts and sticking to a budget, it’s good to snap up the most affordable of wellness fixes. And while CBD can often be a pricey buy, there are still plenty of products that don’t cost a fortune. From drops
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TRAUMA Is It The Reason Behind That Pain?
30% of British adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime**.* Constantly complaining of pain without any obvious cause? Revisiting your GP and not getting the answers you want? Difficult life experiences might be to blame.
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SAVE £70 On This Fabulous Beauty Box
This clever beauty box is perfect for skincare needs during midlife, with the added bonus of providing a little help in tackling menopausal symptoms. Curated by beauty expert Karen Davis, founder of TOYL (Time Of Your Life), the award-winning beauty
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YOU & YOUR DIET
If you’re trying to not only look after your own welfare but that of the planet too, we have the perfect healthy eating plan for you. The climate diet focuses mainly on plant-based, seasonal food that doesn’t have a heavy carbon footprint. Plus, we h
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Slim down AND SAVE THE PLANET!
Want to follow an eco-friendly diet, but not sure how? Wondering if a sustainable way of eating will shrink your waistline or leave you feeling hungry? Well, here’s a plan that is packed with tasty, wholesome meals to fill you up and help you stay sl
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Glorious GRAINS
These bowls can be prepared ahead for a light lunch at home or for work. Serves 2-4 • Ready in 10 mins 1 bunch kale, stems discarded, torn into bite-sized pieces3tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Zest and juice of 2 lemons4 spring onions, finely chopped400
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MASTER YOUR metabolism
When we struggle to lose weight, despite cutting the worst offenders out of our diet, we might self-diagnose a ‘slow metabolism’ as the cause. And we all think we know someone with a naturally fast metabolism, who can eat whatever they want and never
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Better For You FRY-UP!
A fry-up might feel like the ultimate indulgence, but it doesn’t have to be. By filling your plate with these nutrient-rich alternatives, you can enjoy it without a side of guilt. Switch pork sausages – which can be high in fat, salt and nitrates – f
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Tummy Health
As well as being a rich source of vitamin C, potassium and soluble fibre, citrus fruits are high in water, promoting healthy bowel function and helping to purge the body of excess sodium. Serves 4 • Ready in 10 mins 2 oranges, peeled2 ruby grapefruit
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PLANTS that Give Protein
Even before the cost of living crisis sent us down the dried bean aisle in search of a bargain, plants were gaining popularity. Within just 10 years, the number of people choosing to eat and drink plantbased alternatives to meat and dairy has doubled
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Does Your Heart Love YOUR DIET?
With around 7.6 million people in the UK living with a form of cardiovascular disease,* it has never been more important to enjoy a heart-healthy diet. In fact, according to the British Heart Foundation, a diet filled with fruit, vegetables, wholegra
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SAVE OVER 50% on Josh Wood Colour collection
Treat yourself and a friend to this fantastic Josh Wood Colour collection. The shampoo and conditioner are perfect for all hair types while the Miracle Mask is just that – a fabulous treat for dry, damaged or colour-treated hair that works in just fi
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What works RIGHT NOW?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and with over *150 women diagnosed with breast cancer every day, early detection is the key to survival. In partnership with Breast Cancer Now, GHD have released limited edition pink hair tools to encourage wo
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HAIR & BEAUTY
As the year transitions, we’re looking at how to go into autumn beautifully. Yes, we’re saying goodbye to the holiday season but our w&h experts have found lots of ways to extend your summer glow. And if you were that schoolgirl who bought a new penc
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Your great MAKE-UP REFRESH
Make-up doesn’t last forever and if yours is looking a little worse for wear, maybe it’s time for a refresh for the new season. These easy, youth-defying swaps will add a modern look to your make-up… Just like our brows, our eyelashes tend to become
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Younger, Clearer Skin SORTED
If a summer in the sunshine has left your skin looking mottled and blotchy, then now, as we wind our way into autumn, is the perfect time to take action to help even out and brighten your complexion. Consistency is key if you want results, and so is
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Show Your HAIR Some LOVE
Whether you’re just back from holiday or are still waiting to jet off, there’s no doubt about it, sun, sea, salty water and chlorine can all play havoc with our hair. Colour can fade and turn brassy, strands can turn strawlike, and scalps can get fla
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Feel great BODY BOOSTERS
Whether you’re thinking ahead for an autumn holiday or you’ve simply decided to tackle your beauty bugbears, these treatments have been tried and tested by the Woman & Home beauty team and are guaranteed to make you feel body-confident. Beauty writer
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Everlasting GLOW
There’s nothing worse than when it’s time to pack away our summer clothes and say goodbye to the season for another year. If you’re anything like us and want to eke out those sunny days just a little longer, then read on. Whatever your skin, we’ve go
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STAY FIT & WELL
The best thing about autumn? Strictly Come Dancing! The most effective exercise is the one you love doing – and who doesn’t love cutting a rug, even if it’s in the comfort of your own home? Check out this month’s workout, no sequins or false tan requ
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It’s time to take control of your physical health! It really doesn’t have to be an uphill battle consisting of lengthy gym sessions and fad diets – if you don’t enjoy what you’re doing and you deprive yourself of certain foods, you’re never going to
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Let’s DANCE!
It’s that time of year when the nation is gripped as 15 celebs take their first steps onto the TV dance floor in the arms of the Strictly pros. A recent YouGov poll* found that it’s the reality TV show a quarter of the British public would most like
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Turbocharge YOUR ROUTINE
Whether in the gym or working out from home, we’ve all finished a tough session, red in the face, only to wonder if we’ve actually made any gains. We weren’t born knowing how to lunge and squat – that’s where YouTube and personal trainers like Si Tat
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Are Poorly Fitted Running Shoes Letting You Down?
✢ Too small – do your toes feel cramped? YES /NO✢ Too big – is your foot moving about? YES/NO✢ Causing you blisters – new shoes may rub your heel but are you getting sore spots on your toes, too? YES/NO✢ Flexing too much – when you bend them down do
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Who Can Help When You’re HURTING?
I know what you’re thinking. The doctor, obviously. And, yes, that’s a good start, but it may involve a referral to someone with an overly long waiting list. If you have a bit of spare cash, a visit to a chiropractor is worth it. Or is it an osteopat
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Back In Time FOR PE
Sue Bordley, 50, from the Wirral, is an author Stepping out of the swimming pool, out of breath and tired from my workout, I couldn’t stop smiling. I’d only managed 30 minutes in the pool, but it was the best that I’d felt for a long while. In 2016,
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How To Get The FITNESS HABIT
We all have that smug friend who jumps out of bed at 6am, slips on their fitness gear and heads out for a 10k run, while the rest of us are dragging ourselves up and plying ourselves with caffeine to feel vaguely alive. What do these fitness enthusia
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Are We Being TREATED FAIRLY?
Despite Emmeline Pankhurst’s best efforts to achieve equal rights for women more than a century ago, we’re still fighting for equality in job opportunities, our pay packets and even our healthcare. At best, this is frustrating, but it can have seriou
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Testosterone COULD IT CHANGE YOUR LIFE?
Testosterone is typically thought of as the ‘male’ hormone. But while it’s true that men have up to 100 times more in their bodies than women, testosterone is equally crucial for female health and wellbeing. ‘The benefits in women are both physical a
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Expert Health Guide
This month we’re shining a light on the gender health gap. Did you know that women are typically diagnosed 2.5 years later for cancer and 4.5 years later for diabetes than men? Find out how that picture is, thankfully, changing in our special report.
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Healing HYPERFOODS
We all know our superfoods – nutritionally dense fruit and veg that health experts urge us to eat more of. Broccoli, green leafy veg and sweet potatoes are on that list, although there’s no scientifically accepted definition. A hyperfood is, in effec
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How To Cut Your CANCER RISK
It’s not a fact that any of us wants to dwell on, but one in two Brits born after 1960 will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime.** Despite these sobering statistics, a more positive report by the University of London reveals t
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CURES That Cost PENNIES
With the cost of living on the rise, we’re all looking for ways to cut our spending. But while we can be more bargain savvy in the supermarket aisles, what about when it comes to our health? Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can take care of your
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The Perils Of PLASTIC
Plastic is everywhere – not just in toys and bottles, but in the cling film wrapped around food and in the non-stick coating on frying pans. It can even be found on till receipts (making them unrecyclable). What’s more, it may be affecting our health
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Your HEALTH
✢ Adults with ADHD ✢ Exercising with AF ✢ Heavy periods causing anaemia HEALTH advice? Ask GP Dr Philippa Kaye Q Can adults get attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? My son was diagnosed with it last year and has been put on medication, wh
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What’s healthy RIGHT NOW?
DRINKING TOO MUCH ALCOHOL REALLY DOES AGE YOU Partial to a sip of vino during the week? If you’re having more than five glasses, you could be adding years to your biological clock, says new research. Scientists found that those who drank over five gl
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Are You At Risk From A SILENT DANGER?
Around one in four adults in the UK are thought to have hypertension, aka high blood pressure.* This condition increases our risk of heart, brain and kidney disease, yet we often dismiss it. This is possibly because high blood pressure is usually sym
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SELF & WELLBEING
September can bring with it some major changes – especially if you’re about to wave off the last of your grown-up children. But, as Dipti, Jojo, Suzy and Kim prove, there are all kinds of exciting opportunities out there, waiting to be explored. Coul
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Soaring HIGH from an EMPTY NEST
When grown-up children leave their childhood home, it can cause huge feelings of depression, sadness and grief. And it’s often mothers who feel it most. ‘It’s not surprising that women feel it so deeply, because the close connection between mother an
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Don’t look BACK IN ANGER
KARIN SIEGER is a psychotherapist, writer and podcaster. She specialises in help with transitions, anxiety, grief and life-changing illnesses, karinsieger.com. WINDY DRYDEN, emeritus professor of psychotherapeutic studies at Goldsmiths, University of
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Tantric Sex
It’s not just something celebrities do. Our fun guide can take your love life to a whole new level Is it high time you spiced up your sex life? Well, instead of fast and steamy, how about slow and sensational? The opposite of a quickie, tantric sex i
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Listen Up!
While 96% of us think we’re good listeners,* another survey found we retain only about half of what others say** – meaning there’s lots of room for improvement. Poor listening skills can have a big impact on our relationships, says communications exp
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6 Signs Of AN AFFAIR
It’s not unusual to go through rough patches with your partner, but how can you tell if they’re cheating? After all, one study revealed one in five Brits say they’ve had an affair at some point.* Here’s how to tell… Suspecting that something’s up is
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SUN, SEA & SPA
During the pandemic, my healthy routines slipped. An extra glass of wine here, a dozen missed gym visits there. I needed a reset, but after two years without a holiday abroad, I felt I deserved a lazy sunshine getaway. What I needed was a trip that w
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Is Being ‘PERFECT’ Making YOU ILL?
Do you feel the need to be the best at everything? Find the idea of failure unbearable? You’re not alone – 47%* of Brits say they feel pressure to be perfect, with appearance, being an ideal partner and performing well at work being the areas people
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6 Of The Best UK ACTIVE BREAKS
Boat cruises aren’t the only way to take in the majestic scenery of the lakes in Cumbria. Glide across the mirror-like waters on a stand-up paddleboard, taking in the surrounding hills from Derwentwater while keeping your eyes peeled for otters, ospr
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Katie Piper
Three to four times a week, I run for about half an hour and do 5k. I try to do it early in the morning, before I’ve eaten and the day has really started. Then, two or three times a week I’ll do weight lifting, just hand weights or dumbells. We do a

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