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Editor’s welcome

January is often a time we pay more attention to our health and wellness, and our cover star Susannah Constantine is definitely doing that, with her focus on exercising, getting out into nature, and looking after her gut (page 12). She’s also feeling more confident and self-assured now in her early 60s, and she appreciates the importance of relationships and family – she and her hubby will be celebrating 30 years of marriage in 2025! Our columnist Jane Moore has also been celebrating as her daughter’s wedding was earlier in 2024 – read about Jane’s dress debacle and how it had a happy ending (page 10). Jane also celebrates 25 years of Loose Women this year – a huge congratulations to her and the rest of the team! If you’ve…

Editor’s welcome

LOUISE MINCHIN The TV presenter and author tackles jitters and jellyfish in the Swim Scilly Challenge. SUZY GLASKIE Health coach Suzy shares her advice for making, and keeping, lifelong habits. VALENTINA HARRIS The cook and author shares her favourite festive leftovers recipes. ADELE PARKS MBE Bestselling author Adele rounds up her six favourite new reads for us this month. NICK HAMILTON Gardening guru Nick set out his checklist of outdoor jobs for the month of January. GAIL ROLFE Our fashion expert creates style with sparkle in glam New Year’s Eve looks. JANE MOORE The Loose Women presenter on why it’s better to choose second-hand when clothes shopping. DR DAWN HARPER The author and GP suggests ways to maintain a healthier approach to alcohol. DOTTIE MONAGHAN Platinum’s beauty editor reveals the…

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‘Love all the features’ ‘I have bought Platinum regularly for years and enjoy the fact that it covers fashion suited to my age group, rather than being targeted towards 20 and 30-somethings with thin-waisted, pre-menopausal figures. ‘I loved the article about hair length. To cut or not, a real conundrum, but personally I’m keeping my hair longer to hide my jowls! I would particularly like to see an article about at what age one should stop colouring one’s hair and how to technically achieve a flattering grey or white colour, rather than my natural, but unattractive and ageing, salt and pepper. ‘I have less than two years before I reach 70, so articles on health and mobility issues for your upper age range would be gratefully received! Although I love…

MOORE’S MONTH

The UK government has a legal commitment to reach net zero by 2050 and, of course, we all have our part to play in that. My heating is on full whack at the moment, so that’s not on message and, equally unhelpfully, I’m still driving a petrol car. But when it comes to “fast fashion”, I’m trying to do my bit by buying far less of it. I have always been a fond frequenter of charity shops but, when it came to my daughter’s wedding in Barcelona, I decided to push the boat out and hire a slightly more high end “mother of the bride” outfit from one of the many rental websites available*. After all, former PM Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie is a regular customer of such sites. She…

‘I can’t wait to be a grandmother!’

When news broke in spring that Susannah Constantine had survived life-saving surgery, she was inundated with calls from concerned friends. ‘People were ringing me up and saying, “Are you still alive?”,’ says Susannah, who was rushed into theatre last May after being diagnosed with arteriovenous fistula – a rare, abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. For months, she had endured symptoms including pins and needles and pulsatile tinnitus in her ears and while surgery created a 10 per cent chance of stroke, paralysis or brain haemorrhage, not taking action would have tripled the risks. ‘I had no choice,’ continues the former host of BBC style makeover show What Not To Wear. ‘If I’d been younger, it would have been more concerning but I’m 62 now. I just took…

‘I can’t wait to be a grandmother!’

Fashion INSIDER with Gail Rolfe

No matter how many events you attend over the years, soirées that lack a precise and distinct dress code can still feel a little daunting. Especially when the host jauntily drops the words “casual chic” or “elegant casual”. With only those words as a guide, the decision-making can be challenging. Everyone will have their own take on what to wear, but always remember that the only thing that matters is that you are comfortable, feel confident and look happy. Dressing up should be fun, not a chore. And it is a great opportunity to create a new outfit from things you already own, or have a mood-lifting shopping spree. These days it so easy to indulge in style on a very small budget. I believe you cannot go wrong, whatever…

Fashion
INSIDER

with Gail Rolfe

Dottie about BEAUTY

At this time of year many of us won’t blink an eye at slipping on that sparkly dress or accessory. Yet you may run for the hills if I were to suggest adding a little shine to your beauty routine. But glitter, shimmer or sparkle are not reserved for those in their teens or early 20s; they can be worn at any age and for any occasion if applied correctly. Glitter technology has come a long way – most are now biodegradable and wash off easily. So if you love to shine, this is the perfect time of year to sprinkle some sparkle – to your make-up, beauty routine or just your bathroom shelf. WAYS TO GLOW The eyes have it. Always use a primer, especially on the eyelid area…

Dottie

about

BEAUTY

RETINOL vs RETINAL –what’s the difference?

Q What’s the difference between all the retinoids? A. Retinoids are the most evidence-based ingredient we have in skincare following decades of research. But it can be tricky to understand all the differences. Let’s start with retinol. A form of vitamin A, within the skin retinol is converted to retinal, and, another step further, it is converted to retinoic acid. A great comparison drawn by Dr Murad between the strengths of vitamin A options likens them to coffee. Retinol, the weakest of the three, is a cappuccino, while retinal is likened to a macchiato, and retinoic acid, the final conversion, an espresso. Q. How do they work? A. When we put retinol on our skin, it has to go through a more prolonged metabolic pathway to achieve the results, because…

RETINOL

vs

RETINAL

–what’s the difference?

1 CARRY ON WASHING Not washing or brushing your hair is the worst thing you can do. When people experience hair loss, they often don’t want to wash their hair too much or brush it for fear of it coming out, but hair needs to be nurtured; your scalp needs to be stimulated. 2 BRUSH 100 TIMES I went to boarding school and every day we had to tip our heads upside down and brush our hair 100 times – and it worked! Blood flow is important. An Indian head massage is great, too. Either get someone to do it or massage your scalp yourself. 3 USE SERUMS With clients, I use hair serums and tonics to improve growth. I go for ones from the likes of Davines and its Naturaltech range (uk.davines.com).…

DR DAWN HARPER’S HEALTH SECRETS

January is often the month that many people decide to be “dry”. It is something that I have subscribed to over the years. To be honest, like most of us, I have usually over-indulged in December, so the first week feels good, the second week I feel quite virtuous, the third I might be starting to wobble, and by the fourth I am looking forward to February! But what I find most interesting about going dry is not so much my reaction, but the reaction of those around me. If you lose weight or give up smoking, your friends and family will do all they can to support you and encourage you to keep at it. When it comes to abstaining from alcohol, the opposite is true. Those of you…

DR DAWN HARPER’S HEALTH SECRETS

Poor vision, headaches and migraines are problems that affect a significant proportion of people. Yet, some experts believe that increased screen time – which escalated for many during the Covid pandemic and continued with many working from home – has a big part to play. Back in the November issue, we covered how blue light from screens can be harmful to your skin, ageing it faster, if you don’t take steps to adequately protect it and limit, where possible, your exposure to electronic devices. But it’s not only skin that’s affected: your eyesight takes a hit from too many hours spent looking at a screen, causing fatigue as well as sleep disruption. ‘Specialised receptor cells within the retina communicate with the brain, regulating sleep patterns and levels of feelgood hormone…

‘Finding fitness and freedom in my 50s!’

In my 40s, fitness was a natural part of my daily life. Spin classes, long countryside walks – it all kept me feeling energised, fit, and ready for anything. But life happened. The pounds crept on, my joints started to ache, and suddenly, I found myself in my 50s and seven stone heavier, struggling to find the motivation to move at all. And I was far from alone; many friends I spoke to had also found themselves with shifting priorities as the years had gone by, and before we all knew it, exercise had become a distant memory. Yet, something in me wasn’t ready to give up. I just needed to find an option that would work with my body, not against it – a way to bring movement back…

‘Finding fitness and freedom in my 50s!’

The Health Coach

You’ve probably attempted the “New Year, New You” approach to getting on top of your wellbeing. And you’ve probably discovered that it’s a passport to feeling worse – not better – about yourself. So let’s ditch any notion of undergoing an overnight reinvention of your entire life. I’ll wager that you don’t need to arm yourself with reams of knowledge either. The fact is that most women who come to me for help already know exactly what they should be doing for their wellbeing. It’s just that they’re not doing what they know. And they resent themselves for not doing it. They feel powerless, inept and worthless. The good news though, is that we can break out of that pattern with something far more powerful than any amount of knowledge…

The

Health

Coach

It started in my late teens. I didn’t have a clue what I wanted to do work-wise. I remember wanting my parents to guide my choice of profession, wishing they would tell me to be a dentist just so I wouldn’t have to go through the stress of figuring it out on my own and “getting it wrong”. Since my parents were very much of the “live and learn” philosophy, I got no such direction. So, I created a strategy for myself, starting with the basics. What did I know about myself that could help me find a direction professionally? What came back was that I was going to have to be passionate about whatever I did. Next, I made a conscious decision to say “yes” to anything that caught…

Here in the UK most winter days are not sunny or snowy, but filled with grey skies and squally showers. The months after Christmas can feel endless, and many of us struggle with the lack of sunshine and constant drizzle. Winter can feel like a test of endurance. So, how can we make it more joyful? ● Lean into hibernation. Take your cue from nature, and allow yourself to rest, reflect and replenish your energy levels. ● Prioritise sleep. Get to bed early and enjoy the simple pleasure of a hot-water bottle. Turn off any screens at least an hour before bed. ● Dress for the weather. Wear warm, comfortable clothing. A good pair of thick socks, thermal underwear and a favourite jumper or cardigan make cold, wet winter days…

The simple (and worthwhile) art of using up leftovers

I’m not alone in admitting that I really enjoy the food that comes after the Christmas feasting is over, when usually there is plenty of leftover turkey, plus ham, vegetables, roast potatoes, Christmas pudding, cheese, panettone and the least favourite, abandoned chocolates. Beginning with Boxing Day, this is usually a much more relaxed phase when it comes to meals. For many of us it is staycation time, with loose timings when it comes to meal times, and so much less pressure. In the post-Christmas days punctuated by board games, long walks and movie watching, I like to throw myself into using up everything in the fridge. The turkey carcass makes a fabulous stock for a risotto or a wonderful soup. The uneaten turkey meat is made into an easy fricassee…

The simple (and worthwhile) art of using up leftovers

Jobs for JANUARY

Gardening tips Traditionally, January is a month where it has been difficult to get out into the garden due to the extremely cold weather. Often the ground would be frozen solid and penetrating it with a fork or spade was impossible but now, with the changing climate, it is generally possible to get out and garden virtually all year round. That said, we should not get too weather complacent, so now is the time to get on with gardening housework, by carrying out all of those tasks we need to do, but often never get on to while there are far more pressing jobs to be done. Your January checklist TIE UP CONIFERS I love my garden when it is covered in a blanket of snow. It acts like a…

Jobs for
JANUARY

Desserts with benefits!

Orange, chocolate & watercress muffins These muffins are delicious for a celebratory festive breakfast, dinner or teatime, though perhaps leave off the frosting first thing in the morning! Makes 10Prep 20 minsCook 25-30 mins – if frosting, add 15 mins For the muffins ● 125g watercress● 50g butter● 175g sunflower oil● 250g caster sugar● 3 medium free-range eggs● 310g self-raising flour● 30g full fat or semi-skimmed milk● Finely grated zest of 1 orange● 100g chocolate chips For the frosting ● 100g butter● 250g icing sugar● 3 tbsp orange juice 1. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with 10 paper cases around the outside, leaving the two middle holes free (I typically cook my muffins this way as frequently the middle ones don’t cook properly). 2. Put the oven on at 180°C.…

Desserts

with benefits!

Women’s world of wine

Even today, if you ask for a non-alcoholic option in a social setting, you’re often met with an uninspired suggestion like orange juice or Diet Coke. Worse, you face puzzled looks and probing questions about why you’re not drinking. There’s often an assumption people will drink, and a social pressure to do so. Not drinking alcohol can invite uncomfortable questions or unwanted attention, as though choosing an alcohol-free option needs to be explained or justified. But we shouldn’t have to explain our choices or feel left out in social settings simply because we opt for something non-alcoholic. Many women still want to enjoy the social aspect of events and feel included – without feeling like the odd one out or a party pooper for not drinking “proper” drinks. Fortunately, the…

Women’s world of wine

Make a day of it

Warm up this winter WHAT Thermae Bath Spa WHERE Bath WHEN Open daily from 9am-9:30pm PRICE Spa sessions start from £41 per person WEBSITE thermaebathspa.com Britain’s only natural thermal spa baths continue to naturally flow with mineral-rich hot water throughout winter, offering a welcome dose of warmth during the colder months. Book in for a two-hour spa session and enjoy full use of the spa and wellness facilities. Soak in the warm waters of the rooftop pool – day or night, rain or shine – while enjoying spectacular views over the city of Bath and the surrounding hills, or head to the indoor Minerva Bath which is the largest of the thermal baths: named after the Roman goddess of health and wisdom, it’s distinguished by flowing curves, grand columns, and…

Make a day of it

The Big Apple… and beyond

Fashionable areas of Manhattan come and go faster than a New York minute, but the string of beach-front villages known as The Hamptons, along the Atlantic shores of Long Island, never seem to go out of style. The holiday destination of choice for stressed-out New Yorkers, The Hamptons should be added to your city break for a near-perfect travel combination. Even if you haven’t been to The Hamptons, you probably know the area from TV and film. The mega-wealthy, and mega-dysfunctional, Roy family kicked back there in TV series Succession, while it was also the setting for The Affair, and for Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey’s indie romance in 2004’s Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. While you might think endless white-sand beaches are summer-only stops, going off season means you…

The
Big Apple… and beyond

Escape the ordinary and indulge in a luxury stay at Carden Park Hotel, the UK’s premier wellness destination. Nestled amidst the breathtaking Cheshire landscape on a sprawling 1,000-acre estate, Carden Park is your ticket to an unforgettable retreat. One lucky winner can enjoy a lavish overnight bed and breakfast stay for two, complete with a round of golf on the hotel’s championship golf facilities, as well as half-day access to the award-winning spa. RELAX AND UNWIND Experience pure relaxation at the world-class spa at Carden. Lounge in one of the UK’s largest spa gardens, boasting panoramic vistas of the Cheshire countryside. From outdoor hot tubs to enclosed warming pods and a spacious vitality pool, the options for rejuvenation are endless. For the golf enthusiasts, Carden Park offers the perfect blend…

Tick the bucket (list)!

Here we are, almost welcoming in another new year, even though it feels like we only just welcomed in the last one! With Christmas soon to be done and dusted, you may be taking stock and assessing your finances. Will this be the year you take that dream holiday, or make that extravagant purchase you’ve been promising yourself for years? Or will reality bite and force you (again) to defer those pleasures? The new year seems a good time to think about bucket lists: those wish lists of things to do before we kick the proverbial bucket – hence the name! Earlier this year, I took my family on a short holiday to Paris. It marked two landmark birthdays, so we pushed the boat out and did it in style.…

Tick the bucket (list)!

January is often called “divorce month”, as it’s typically the month that sees a spike in divorce rates. It seems that, after the festive break, many people call time on their marriage. The stress of Christmas and the start of a new year can mean that many unhappy couples take the first step towards a fresh start. A BBC article published in 2023 revealed that various law firms and the Welsh arm of the charity Relate had a surge in enquiries about divorce in January. Relate said it had received 50 enquiries for support on January 3, compared to around nine per day in December 2022. Ministry of Justice figures for 2023 showed that there were 28,865 divorce applications in the first quarter of the year, compared with 24,624 in…

LONDON NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE JANUARY 1, LONDON (LNYDP.COM) This vibrant event sees over 10,000 participants from around the world marching, dancing, and performing through the streets of London to celebrate the arrival of the new year. Kicking off at midday on January 1, the route starts on Piccadilly and travels down Regent Street, through St James’s, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square, and Whitehall. Since 1987, the event has also raised more than £2 million for London charities, through the London Boroughs’ Competition. Spectators are welcome to line the streets and enjoy the celebrations for free, or you can purchase seated grandstand tickets from £65 through ticketmaster.co.uk.…

STAYING IN GOING OUT YOUR WHAT’S-ON GUIDE

Upcoming events REBALANCE BATH FESTIVAL OF WELLBEING JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 16, BATH (welcometobath.co.uk) Start the new year as you mean to go on with three weeks of feel-good activities in the heart of Bath. Celebrating its third year in 2025, ReBalance Bath seeks to brighten up those dark winter days with a variety of health and wellness-boosting activities, including mindfulness and motivation sessions, exclusive hotel and spa packages, and fun for all the family. LONDON ART FAIR JANUARY 22-26, ISLINGTON (londonartfair.co.uk) Featuring over 120 leading modern contemporary galleries, the London Art Fair brings together a huge collection of work by leading artists from Britain and across the globe. Taking place at the Business Design Centre, there will also be an inspiring programme of talks, tours and workshops, exploring both…

STAYING IN GOING OUT YOUR WHAT’S-ON GUIDE

CODEWORD Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by the same number throughout this grid. Use the decoded letters given to work out the identity of other letters and fill in the grid. The alphabet list and reference grid will help you to keep track of the letters you’ve decoded. CELL BLOCK Fill the grid by drawing blocks along the gridlines. Each block must contain the number of squares indicated by the digit inside it. Each block must contain only one digit. WORDWHEEL You have ten minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel. Each word must be three letters or more and contain the central letter. Use each letter once, and no plurals, foreign words or proper nouns are allowed. There is…

Adele Parks MBE is the author of 24 bestselling novels, including number one Sunday Times Bestsellers Just My Luck and Lies Lies Lies. Her latest novel, First Wife’s Shadow, is a twisty psychological thriller about love, obsession, jealousy and greed. Her novels are popular all over the world and have been translated into over 30 different languages. She is dedicated to spreading the love of reading and is proud ambassador of The National Literacy Trust and The Reading Agency. She loves hearing from readers so keep in touch with her via Twitter @adeleparks or instagram.com/adele_parks. HAVOC by Christopher Bollen (£16.99, HarperCollins) Eighty-one-year-old Maggie Burkhardt has chosen to weave a different path in her later years. After the death of her husband and the tragic loss of her daughter Julia, she…

Book extract Even in the lobby, most of the world is still asleep. The hawkers won’t start their chorus for another forty minutes. On the bony sofas nearest the front door sits a squad of listless tour guides, each waiting for their first bookings to appear, the guests eventually coming down by midmorning, yawning dramatically as if they deserve a standing ovation for waking so early. As usual Ahmed is at the reception desk, shuffling papers. I can see the shiny waves of his gelled black hair. He lifts his head as I cross the lobby and mimics checking his wristwatch. “You’re late this morning, Maggie!” It’s a joke, of course: I’m never late, I’m right on time, but this friendly sparring has become our morning ritual. I’m about to…

Fit & fearless!

Oh my goodness, I have never seen anything like it: an endless expanse of aquamarine water packed with translucent pale pink and purple jellyfish floating in a mesmerising primordial soup. It would be a wondrous sight to behold if I was safe at home sitting on the sofa watching a David Attenborough documentary, and I wasn’t in fact trying to swim through it and trying in vain to stop spider-web like tentacles wrapping themselves around my wrists and ankles and bumping off my face. I knew that the Scilly Swim Challenge was going to be a tough event for me, but it was challenging in ways that I hadn’t expected. And for one of the first times in my life, when I found myself surrounded by stingers with no obvious…

Fit & fearless!

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