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    Dame Joan Collins reveals her secret to dealing with hangovers aged 90

    DAME Joan Collins has revealed how she deals with hangovers at 90 — by staying in bed all day.The Hollywood legend still enjoys white wine and the odd martini but suffers the morning after.Dame Joan Collins has revealed how she deals with hangovers at 90 — by staying in bed all dayCredit: The Mega AgencyDame Joan told The Sun: “How do I cure a hangover? Tons and tons of water and stay in bed as long as possible!“I only drink socially and I have glasses of water in between — that’s my secret.”Asked about what she does in her day to day life and her favourite TV shows, she added: “Me? Who cares! What do I enjoy watching… things like White Lotus, movies, the news.”Dynasty actress Dame Joan also paid tribute to Princess Kate after her cancer revelation.READ MORE ON DAME JOAN COLLINSAt the Inspiration Awards for Women in London — where she won the Lifetime Achievement award — she said: “We talked about children – you know, I’m a mother, she’s a mother – and I was extremely sad to hear the news.“We all knew she wasn’t well, but I thought it was incredibly brave of her to speak herself, to make the announcement herself. “Very unusual for royals to do that, don’t you think?“And for her to come out and say that, she doesn’t have to do it.Most read in Celebrity“I think that everybody should just allow her now to go away and heal, with her children, with her husband and leave her alone.”But Dame Joan still refuses to say a word about Harry and Meghan – saying: “I won’t speak about them, sorry.”Masked Singer guest judge Joan Collins has ‘no idea’ who Rockhopper star Michelle Williams is More

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    Lucy Mecklenburgh has ‘least favourite day’ of her life as fiance Ryan Thomas lives it up in Dubai without her

    LUCY Mecklenburgh admitted to her followers she was having the ‘least favourite day of her life’ after a string of unfortunate events. The former Towie star and health guru has been juggling feeling under the weather while also looking after four-year-old Roman and 22-month old Lilah – who also happen to be feeling a little poorly. Lucy Mecklenburgh shared her stressful day on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAMThe star’s been open with her struggle with endometriosisCredit: INSTAGRAMRyan and Lucy have two children together – a girl and a boyCredit: InstagramWith sleep at an all time low, Lucy shared pictures of the kids cuddling up to each other on the sofa, and giving their mummy hugs as she looked after them. She wrote on the Instagram Story picture: “Very little sleep for two nights, solo parenting and my endometriosis symptoms are at the worst they have ever been! Sending love to anyone else struggling today.” However, to make matters worse, after night three of little to no sleep, another panicked moment lay ahead of her. Speaking from her kitchen, Lucy said: “So today’s officially probably one of my least favourite days there has ever been in my life. READ MORE LUCY MECKLENBURGH”It’s just been hard work today, little sleep, very hard work, and then just to top off, I just went to put the bins out and the door slammed behind me – both the kids eating a snack inside. “I can’t see them. I was like, ‘Oh my God’. I saw my neighbour’s door slam of their car, I’m jumping up and down like ‘help me! Oh, God!’ It’s good that we’d know and get on with them really well because very embarrassing.” Thankfully, quick-thinking Lucy was able to recruit her smart little boy to help her out. “I was like, right. Let’s think about this logically – Roman, can you go upstairs and get your stall from bathroom if you open this door for me, not anyone else ever but just for mummy? and he did it.” Most read in ShowbizWhile Lucy was struggling at home, her fiancé Ryan Thomas seemed to be having a much better time of it. Alongside his brothers Scott and Adam, Ryan shared videos of himself enjoying a game of racquetball in Dubai. The trio are having a lads getaway with pals, and appear to be having a blast as they soak up the sun. Ryan in particular must have needed a getaway after storming to victory on Dancing On Ice two weeks ago – ending almost four months of training to get to the top spot. Ryan is currently in Dubai with his brothers, Adam and ScottCredit: INSTAGRAMBoth Roman and Lilah have been feeling a little under the weatherCredit: INSTAGRAMThe pair are often there to support each other through the good and tough timesCredit: Splash More

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    I’m on the downwards slide, says Liam Gallagher as he talks health woes from arthritis to autoimmune condition 

    DURING his hell-raising prime, Liam Gallagher would stay up all night downing pints of lager and snorting cocaine.But these days, when the ex-Oasis frontman misses his beauty sleep it is more likely because his joints are sore and his psoriasis is flaring up.Liam Gallagher is looking to make up for his hell-raising younger years by living a clean lifestyleCredit: Pacific Coast NewsThe star is on a “health trip” that has seen him cutting back on booze, drugs and fags and getting up at 4am every dayLiam says ‘life is precious’ and wants to make the most of it while continuing his music careerCredit: ReutersToday, the rocker admits age is catching up with him — he suffers from a range of ailments and is no longer able to go jogging following a hip operation.But Liam says he is battling to extend his life and counter- act his years of hard partying.Promoting a new tour, Liam, 51, said: “You’ve got to undo all the bad work you’ve done through f***ing getting off your head and all that.“It’s time to undo it all now and get back to reality. READ MORE LIAM GALLAGHER“All that stuff that you thought was cool in the early days . . . it’s time to get healthy.” The star is on a “health trip” that has seen him cutting back on booze, drugs and fags and getting up at 4am every day. Liam said: “As you get older, life is precious, do you know what I mean? “When you are younger you don’t care. ‘I’m a thinker’ Most read in Showbiz“But as you get older, you’re getting closer to wherever you’re meant to be going.” Opening up about his fear of mortality, he added: “I have my days when I’m f***ing buzzing about every- thing and then I have days when I’m just like, ‘This is s**t’, as in life — you know what I mean? Abandoned dog finds ‘forever home’ with Liam Gallagher“Even though I’ve got everything, I mean, it’s just not enough.“Sometimes I just want the answers now — where are we going, why are we here, what are we doing? But it’s just not possible. “But other than that I’m a pretty happy-go-lucky guy. I love waking up early in the morning. “Round about six or seven I start nodding off. But early doors I’m up four o’clock in the morning — come on!” Asked what he does at that time, Liam replied: “Nothing. Just sit around at the end of the bed thinking. I’m a thinker.” Liam’s health kick stands in stark contrast to his swaggering years when he was notorious for his Champagne Supernova lifestyle, where he hoovered up hard drugs and was famous for getting into drunken scraps. Liam credits fiancee Debbie Gwyther for keeping his grounded and being a strong supportCredit: n.cLiam is not expecting an Oasis reunion anytime soon and took a playful dig at brother NoelCredit: HandoutLiam is currently touring with close pal, Stone Roses star John SquireCredit: RexEven in his forties, he admits he found it hard to just have a single drink and would often stay out until the early hours knocking back pints of beer.However, in 2017 he revealed he had been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland, and it affects his singing voice. Then last year the rocker underwent a hip operation and had to cut back on the jogging that had become part of his fitness routine. He revealed: “My hips are fed. I’ve got arthritis, bad. I went to get it checked out and my bones are mashed up. “I can’t sleep at night for the pain. Tossing and turning. So I’m on herbal sleeping tablets and they’ve saved my life. “One of them, seven hours out, no pain. Liam Gallagher gives major update on an Oasis reunion and says Noel should make peace for the sake of their mum“I’m definitely on the downwards slide, though. But we’re all going to die, aren’t we?” Liam also told of suffering from skin condition psoriasis.He said: “I remember meeting someone, some very strange kid, who came up to me and thought I had cocaine in my hair. “I’ve got psoriasis, so I had obviously been scratching it during the day and there were little white bits and s**t. They were taking it out of my hair and putting it on their gums and putting it up their f***ing nose!”“I had four years away from music and it was f***ing awful. I need to be around it. I need to be singing.Liam GallagherLiam — dad to Molly, 25, Lennon, 24, Gene, 22, and 11-year-old Gemma — is these days likely to be seen exercising around Hampstead, North London, where he lives.“All the partying and all that, it’s like, do all that and then back on the health trip and feel good about life and live in the moment,” he explained.Liam is currently on tour with Stone Roses guitarist John Squire, with whom he has just released studio album Liam Gallagher John Squire, with singles including Just Another Rainbow and Mars To Liverpool.Liam says he struggled mentally after Oasis separated following a series of bitter rows, most of them between him and his brother Noel, 56, in 2009.He formed band Beady Eye but also spent years in the musical wilderness.Liam said: “I had four years away from music and it was f***ing awful. “I need to be around it. I need to be singing. And I’m not bothered about the f***ing riches it brings. “The riches are singing it and making it, being around good musicians. It’s addictive.”On making up with Noel, Liam said: “Nothing new to report. He’s still not as cool as me.” “As you get older you want to keep proving to people that you’ve still got it. It’s like, ‘You f***ers, you think I’m not taking this serious?’. Liam GallagherBut he has found a connection with French capital Paris, where his recent gigs with John have been staged. He said: “I’ve always felt like I might have been French in another lifetime.”The Mancunian continued: “I’ve lived in London now for 25 years and I still feel like I don’t know my way around. It still feels alien.”Liam credits his children, his dogs and fiancée Debbie Gwyther, 41, for keeping his feet on the ground, but insists he has lost none of the fight that drove him to become a rock star.He said: “As you get older you want to keep proving to people that you’ve still got it. It’s like, ‘You f***ers, you think I’m not taking this serious?’. READ MORE SUN STORIES“That’s the only thing, I mean, besides me missus and me kids and me mam and all that, and me dogs . . .  I get real f***ing joy from it.“And I also get a lot of calmness from it as well. And there’s chaos in the calmness as well, and I like that.”Ow-asis! Liam’s ailments

    Hip operation
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    Hashimoto’s disease (underactive thyroid)
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    Fall Asleep Faster With These 7 Hacks For Better Sleep

    20 Minutes. That’s all that stands between feeling exhausted and the best sleep ever. It’s also how much more sleep a woman needs than the average man, according to professional James Horne, a leading sleep expert in the UK.A good night’s sleep is kind of like an orgasm – you have friends who experience it on the reg, your guy gets it right every night and you’ve only managed it a couple of times over the past few months. Sleep deprivation affects women more than men… fact! We sleep lighter and find it more difficult to go back to dreamland once we wake up. So, what gives? Well, turns out that your daytime habits and your pre-sleep routine could be to blame. So, if you’re keen on catching a little more shut-eye tonight, start by making these easy changes to fall asleep faster.

    Fall asleep faster with these hacks

    Start bright

    Within five minutes of waking, try to expose yourself to sunlight for 30 minutes to give your brain the “It’s morning!” signal, says sleep specialist Clete Kushida. If it’s still way before sunrise, turn on a bright light to simulate sunlight as closely as possible. Getting exposure to light as soon as you wake up sends important signals in the body. It regulates your body’s internal clock – called the circadian rhythm – and suppresses melatonin while boosting cortisol levels. In this case, cortisol isn’t the demon we make it out to be, but rather helps wake up the body and allows you to become alert.

    See the light

    Once you’re seeing the light, continue to bask in it. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found office workers who scored natural light during the day got an average of 46 minutes more sleep per night than daylight-deprived colleagues. That’s because being exposed to sunlight signals to the body that it’s time to be alert and awake. As the day wears on, lower your exposure to sunlight as you signal to your body that it’s time to slow down.

    READ MORE: Struggle Sleeping? Here’s How To Create A Bedtime Routine, Per Experts

    Hit the weights

    Any resistance exercise you do, whether it’s at 7 am or 7 pm, will reduce the number of times you wake up during the night, according to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. In a review of research in Sleep Medicine Review, researchers found that “resistance exercise training improves anxiety and depression” – which makes sense since these conditions can keep us up at night. Moreover, they found that when compared to aerobic exercise (the kind that pumps your heart rate), resistance workouts scored higher for sleep. One theory is that weight training boosts growth hormone and testosterone in the body, which is in turn linked to better sleep.

    Save carbs for dinner

    The insulin spike you get from eating foods such as brown rice, sweet potato or pasta may help you fall asleep faster, says research published in the journal Cell Reports. That’s because carbs increase the levels of a hormone called tryptophan, which works in the brain to produce serotonin (your happiness hormone) and melatonin (the sleep hormone). Have a portion with dinner to help you fall asleep faster when bedtime rolls around.

    Play your soundtrack

    To set the stage for sleep, play a slow jam – songs with a continuous rhythm of around 60bpm, which sync up with your resting heart rate, says therapeutic practitioner Lyz. And it doesn’t have to be Enya – try Coldplay’s “Strawberry Swing” or Beyoncé’s “Flaws and All”. Per the popular sleep app Calm, there’s a plethora of sounds that signal the body to wind down. That includes white noise, ocean waves, rain, nature sounds and sleep stories. By creating a sense of peacefulness, you allow the body to enter rest mode and can fall asleep faster.

    READ MORE: We Tried Morphée: A Screen-Free Sleep Device To Help You Actually Doze Off

    Find your calm

    Women who had hypnosis got up to 80 percent more deep Zs in a study by the University of Zurich in Switzerland. Try this from hypnotherapist Dr John McGrail: sit with palms on thighs. Raise your index finger and imagine it getting lighter. Lower it as you silently count down from five then think “deep sleep”. You could also try meditation apps or sleep-time podcasts to lull your body into a sense of calm and fall asleep.

    Banish glare

    If you must watch a series in bed, set your gadget’s brightness to the lowest possible level. U.S. research shows that the light from computer, tablet and smartphone screens suppresses melatonin. Use an app like f.lux, which filters out blue light from your device, or wear blue-light-blocking glasses, which helps.

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    We Tried Morphée: A Screen-Free Sleep Device To Help You Actually Doze Off

    Startling news: South Africans get less sleep than other nations in the world. That’s intel from Sleep Cycle app, which released the data in 2023. There are myriad reasons for this but getting quality shut-eye is important for our health. And our screens, in the form of TVs and phones, contribute to lower sleep quality. Enter Morphée, a completely screen-free, Wi-Fi-free approach to getting quality z’s. We tried it out to see how it got us dozing.

    Morphée Sleep Device

    What happens when we don’t get enough sleep

    Over 50% of adults report poor-quality sleep with screen exposure being a large contributor, per Morphée. According to Morphée’s South African Brand Manager, Daniella Degens, “In recent years, the prevalence of sleep deficiency has escalated, bearing substantial repercussions tied to numerous chronic health conditions, such as depression and anxiety.”

    A lack of quality time dozing also leads to health complications. Getting less lowers your body’s immunity, memory, attention and problem-solving skills. Added to that, chronic sleep deprivation can elevate stress hormones, making it harder to handle the pressures associated with personal and professional responsibilities.

    It’s clear that sleep is paramount and while sleep tonics and products assist, a quality sleep routine really helps move the needle towards restful, restorative sleep.

    READ MORE: Normal Sleep — Turns Out, There Might Be No Such Thing

    What is Morphee?

    In short, Morphée is a screen-free meditation device, works sans Wi-Fi and can lull you to La La Land, stat. It’s also small, making it portable, so you can bring it with you anywhere.

    How it works

    Morphée looks like a clock with various dials. On the right, choose the mode you’d like to use. There are many: body scan, breathing, movement, cardiac coherence, relaxing music and nature sounds (there are more but we won’t name them all). Next, pick your session on the right. Each mode has eight sessions, so you can mix and match and not get bored. You can also choose your duration: eight or 20 minutes. Choose from a male or female voice, et voila – you’ve got yourself a sleepy time sesh.

    Good to know: Morphée was created by a team of sleep experts, so every session is expertly curated.

    READ MORE: Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be Why 

    We tried Morphée

    WH Features Ed Michelle October tried Morphée for two weeks to see if it could help her notch more quality z’s.

    “The device looks intimidating at first: so many dials and buttons and no idea what they mean. But once you open the accompanying Blue Book (an instruction manual), it all becomes incredibly simple. What I really loved about it? There’s no accompanying app or Wi-Fi needed. You just pick your session, put Morphée down and get some sleep.

    I know from experience that repetition of sound can create a cue in your body that prompts it for sleep. In that vein, I tried to listen to similar sounds every night but got too excited by everything on offer. I particularly loved the nature sounds and the body scan sessions, which encouraged me to tune into my body and consciously focus on relaxing my muscles as I got ready for bed.

    I was out like a light within minutes. The soothing tones and speaker quality really allowed me to drift off super fast. When I couldn’t fall asleep, I could just pick a new mode and settle in again.

    I also really appreciated that there are no lights on the device except for a brief orange light letting you know the device is on. Other than that, there’s really nothing to deter you from getting to bed.”

    Morphée retails for just R2 490 and is available on their website and on Yuppiechef.

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    Kate Lawler hits back at trolls after she’s mum shamed as she reveals daughter Noa sleeps in a cot aged almost three

    KATE Lawler has hit back after being mum-shamed for daughter Noa still sleeping in a cot at nearly three. The 43-year-old took to Instagram to share a sweet video of Noa hiding under the mattress in her cot.
    Kate has hit back after being mum-shamed over a post about daughter NoaCredit: Instagram
    It’s not the first time Kate has been forced to respond to negative comments about her parentingCredit: Wireimage
    But former Big Brother winner Kate’s followers missed the point of her clip and shared their thoughts on the little girl’s sleeping arrangements instead.
    One wrote: “She’s outgrown that [I] think and she will feel a bigger girl in a little bed.”
    And another said: “To be fair a bed would be better hun!”
    But Kate was quick to hit back, replying: “‘She doesn’t need a bed to feel like a ‘bigger girl’, please don’t tell others how their children will feel when you don’t know them.
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    “Also this wasn’t a post to ask for advice on Noa’s sleeping arrangements. She is the most content when we say goodnight and leave her room, extremely happy in her cot, sleeps through the night, never wakes us up and sleeps until 7-8am.
    “Why on earth would I change her to a bed? When she’s not got enough room to sleep or move I will buy her a bed.”
    It’s not the first time Kate has been forced to hit back at mum-shamers.
    Earlier this year she responded after Instagram followers hit out at her for sharing a clip of Noa having a tantrum during a family road trip.
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    Kate wrote a lengthy caption where she criticised the “handful of Karens” that had misinterpreted her original post.
    She wrote, “Firstly please don’t tell me what I can and can’t post on my own Instagram account. I wouldn’t ever dream of telling even a family member what they should or shouldn’t post.
    “Secondly, the reel I posted was not for ‘entertainment’, It’s hugely important for me to also share the reality of holidaying with two dogs and a toddler as so many of you asked for advice, tips & recommendations about European road trips.” More

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    Vernon Kay exhausted as he starts heroic final leg of Ultramarathon after just hours of sleep – but the end is in sight

    VERNON Kay looked exhausted as he started his heroic final leg of his Children In Need Ultramarathon. The Radio 2 star, 49, was seen embarking on the last part of the route in the early hours of Friday morning.
    Vernon Kay kicked off his final leg of his Ultramarathon in the early hours of Friday morningCredit: Instagram
    The Radio 2 star is set to complete the challenge todayCredit: Instagram
    At around 6.30am, Vernon kicked off his final leg to Bolton, which was met with supportive chants from his team saying: “You’ve got this Vernon, bring it home.”
    The TV presenter is set to complete the challenge today.
    The official Radio 2 Instagram page shared the clip and captioned it: “It may be very early but he’s off and on his way to Bolton.”
    Many fans have raced to share supportive messages, with one writing: “Wow go go Vernon. Been listening over the last three days… tears in my eyes. What an incredible effort helped along by thousands & thousands of generous listeners. You’ve got this V!”
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    Another posted: “Knighthood for Vernon please, he deserves it.”
    A third said: “Oh bless him soooo early! Go on Vernon. Think of the lovely hot bath and lie in tomorrow morning! You’ve been a true hero and inspiration to the nation. I’ve been in tears with you this week! Good luck for your last day!”
    On Thursday, Vernon got a hero’s welcome as he headed into the final leg of his 40 mile day which marked the end of the hilliest part of his 110 mile route.
    Speaking on the move, Vernon said he’d been handed Bakewell tarts to fuel his journey, adding: “We’ve got several, we’re saving then until later.
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    “A lovely lady just handed me a flask of hot vegetable soup
    “I don’t know how I’ll get it back to her.”
    Vernon is fighting through pain to complete the epic challenge, admitting: “The left leg’s been alright it’s the right leg that has been playing up.”
    He will go straight into an ice bath when he finishes up this evening ahead of the third leg of his journey which will see him making his way to Manchester tomorrow.
    Yesterday Vernon spoke to his Radio 2 co-host Zoe Ball and admitted he had struggled to get a good night’s kip ahead of the run yesterday.
    He said: “It was on and off the sleep. I woke up at half past five in pain, I was sleeping wonky on the dodgy hip.”
    Fans can donate to his fundraiser for Children In Need at www.bbc.co.uk/vernon.
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    November’s – The Refinement Issue with Jimmy Choo

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    by Amy Sessions
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    Words & Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Ziga MihelčičFashion Editor: Camille MacawiliMakeup & Hair: Ania Poniatowska at MMGModel: Zahra Hussain at MMGLocation with thanks to ICD Brookfield PlaceAll styling with thanks to OUNASS
    Welcome to The Refinement Issue.
    In this issue we focus on clarity and the well- considered both in terms of design and through a honed approach to life. Small tweaks to our daily habits compound and can have a surprisingly large effect on optimising and refining our lives.
    For our cover we are very proud to have partnered with Jimmy Choo, a brand that is known for its precision detailing and next level leather in Cool Clarity.
    We also have exclusive interviews with Dr Maha Ema, Director of Transcendental Meditation, UAE discuss Transcendental Meditation and its ability to elevate mind, body and spirit in Another Level, Founder and CEO of The Sleep Chapter, Mansi Khandelwal, discuss restorative sleep to achieve optimal output in Refine Your Rest and Bulgari unveils “Serpenti Factory” and “75 Years of Infinite Tales” exhibition in True Brilliance.

    In terms of style, we champion Schiaparelli’s signature detailing in Refined Codes, Mach & Mach delivers refined sparkle for FW23 in Adorn on page xx and we recount how Messika lit up Paris Fashion Week in Refined Rebel.
    This year also saw the return of the Emirates Woman – Woman of the Year Awards. We re-live an incredible evening that shone a light on those cementing outstanding achievements in their industries in Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year Awards 2023.
    Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, you are all incredible women.
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