Woman's Weekly

Planning some autumn clearing? These gardening gloves from Feverfew Garden Company are designed with women’s hands in mind – so not big and baggy – and clip together to avoid getting lost. Plus the touch-sensitive fingertips mean you can take snaps o

“If you’ve never really experienced loneliness, it can be difficult to imagine how unpleasant it is. But the way of life for many in the modern world probably makes it more common today than in the past. Closer family groupings back in the day, with

I was really interested to read about the bug train station created by artist Alice McCabe [11 July issue]. I built my own bug hotel with my grandson several years ago, using materials we found around the garden or on walks in the woods. This year, I

In the 1800s, Britain became the birthplace of the modern railway, thanks to the invention of steam locomotives, which replaced ancient horse-drawn wooden wagonways. Before railways, the most ambitious of journeys were 10 miles to the local market to

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This anchovy spaghetti can be created in minutes with just a handful of store-cupboard ingredients. SERVES 2 READY IN 20 mins ✱ 200g spaghetti ✱ 50g tin anchovies in oil ✱ 1tbsp capers, drained and rinsed ✱ 1tbsp olive oil ✱ 2 garlic cloves, thinly

In the autumn, as the weather turns cooler, we tend to notice humble house spiders invading our homes. As they scuttle out from behind furniture or lurk in the corner of the bath, they terrify the arachnophobes among us. But these creepy-crawlies do

1 LINE YOUR STOMACH WITH FIBRE Or protein. ‘By eating in the right order, you are prioritising foods that slow down digestion and reduce the impact on blood-sugar levels,’ says nutritionist Ashleigh Tosh*. 2 AVOID BREAD BEFORE A MEAL Eating starch on

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR Wisdom teeth (third molars) usually grow through the gums during the late teens or early 20s, often once the other 28 adult teeth are present. This means there’s inadequate space for them to grow properly, forci

Q We live about five hours away from my son and his wife. We see them every couple of months. They are expecting their first baby soon. Her parents have decided to move near to them and have bought a house two doors away. We are very happy where we l

“Worried about winter? Don’t be. There are plenty of simple tweaks you can make to your life to prepare your mind and body for the colder, darker days, so you stay fighting fit. Over the next 29 pages - in our Woman’s Weekly Healthy Winter Special- w

While a little exposure to bugs helps keep our immune system working well, viruses can weaken immunity. PRIORITISE PREVENTION Minimise your risk of getting poorly by practising good hygiene habits. Wash your hands regularly, sneeze or cough into your

A Exposed to cold water or air, your body responds with adaptive changes. Depending on how low your temperature gets, and personal factors, such as weight, genetics and any health conditions, studies show that being cold can increase your energy expe

We all have a secret soft spot for certain baby pictures of our children, and one of Sue Maughan’s favourites is a photo of her son Dan, taken as he lay across her shoulder. ‘He’s three months old in the picture, and so cute,’ says Sue, 54, a school

What’s not to love about cycling? Being low-impact, it’s a fantastic way to keep fit as an older adult – and it’s also a proven mood booster, says Jonny Kibble, head of physical activity at Vitality. ‘It’s particularly good for cardiovascular health,

Rich in natural, skin-plumping fats, upping your avocado intake is an easy way to help beat dryness and combat the signs of ageing. ‘Eat half an avocado a day, on top of a salad, in a sandwich or blended up in a smoothie,’ says Rob Hobson, head of nu

It’s a bold claim: the deepest canyon in the world! But it’s one that the Vikos Gorge, in the Zagori region of north-west Greece, makes with aplomb. Even if, when listed in the Guinness World Records, it carries the clarification ‘in proportion to it

1 MAKE A STATEMENT WITH LIGHTING Look for curved shapes, starburst pendants and bubble designs to bring your lighting scheme to life. Choose table lamps, floor lamps and pendants that boast an interesting form to look at, whether it’s in use or not.

If you have a shady spot that’s lacking in cheer, an elegant willow gentian (Gentiana asclepiadea, 75cm tall) will turn it around. This long-lived hardy perennial produces lovely sapphire-blue flowers on gracefully arching stems from late summer to a

You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals words are allowed. There is one nine-letter word in th

by Helene Hanff, introduced by Jean Hanff Korelitz (£18.99, HB, Manderley Press) Best known as the author of 84, Charing Cross Road, Helene Hanff was a quintessential New Yorker. In this gorgeous new edition of her 1992 book, we’re reintroduced to ta

It’s a good time for launching a new product or service. You have many gifts that are waiting to be expressed. You’re extremely strong and resilient. No matter what crosses your path, you have the ability to work through it. Be proactive and go for w

“I’ve often wondered,’ said my friend Wendy, completely out of the blue, as we strolled through the woods, ‘who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?’ This marked a surprising turn in the conversation, as we’d previously been discussing which of ou