Yours Magazine

Yours is the UK’s best-selling fortnightly lifestyle magazine for women over 50. We offer targeted, trusted and useful advice, whether it’s to help readers look their best, to stay healthy and active, enjoy their free time or to manage their money better. We celebrate 50-plus women overcoming difficulties or achieving amazing things. We like to look back with our readers and listen to their views too.

Welcome…

Life's a beach! • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

GREEN goddesses! • These famous faces are big fans of 'green therapy' and love nothing better than nurturing their own patches of earth

Meeting place • Our pick of your best letters, pictures & wise words…

Times have changed!

My childhood memories

PHOTO TO TREASURE

SMALL TALK

TIP OF THE FORTNIGHT

'My beautiful boys have been there for me' • Property expert and TV presenter Sarah Beeny, who's recently been given the all clear after her breast cancer diagnosis, chats exclusively to Yours and explains why she owes a huge part of her recovery to her four sons

'Every family has a secret or two …even mine!' • Suranne Jones' latest drama explores what happens when a deep family secret suddenly implodes

MY LIFE lessons • Alan Fletcher (65), Neighbours' iconic Dr Karl Kennedy, talks about his long marriage and Neighbours returning on Amazon

'I knew I'd be a star from pop from the age of 15' • As a musical based on Take That's songs starts its tour of the UK, lead singer Gary Barlow reveals his drive to succeed and how his fans motivate him

WAKEY WAKEY! • Hazel dormice spend up to three-quarters of their lives asleep but are now coming out of hibernation. Don't count on seeing one though - these tiny creatures are very rare and spend most of their time in the trees. You might see one of its discarded nibbled hazel nuts though!

NATURE NEWS

'I became a first-time mum at 58!' • Carolyne Ness feared she'd never have the child she'd always longed for - then a last-ditch attempt made her dream come true…

'Dad would be so proud of me' • In her darkest hour, Cherry Rowland received support that was to prove life changing

Prints charming ! • Update your summer wardrobe with a fresh take on prints

The collagen BOOST • Collagen plumpens, firms and smoothes skin, so choose beauty products that help to keep your supplies topped up

Comfort at the push of a button • Looking for furniture solutions to help with mobility? We asked a panel to tell us their experiences of a company dedicated to doing just that

THE MOBILITY FURNITURE COMPANY

Wonderfully Woven • Choose from our pick of stylish straw bags to carry you through the summer months

Spring essential

Keep your memory SHARP • Want to keep your brain in tip-top condition and guard against dementia? A top neurologist shares the best strategies for strengthening your mind

Recall tricks to try

Red flag or regular forgetfulness?

5 reasons to try Tai Chi! • This ancient Chinese movement practice is now promoted by the NHS as a low-impact, health-promoting activity that's good for later life

SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER! • Lose the weight and feel great with our EXCLUSIVE cost-cutting plan from Slimming World

How it works:

Guilt-free puds! • You can say yes to dessert and still lose weight with these delicious Slimming World puddings

'Losing weight saved my life' • After being diagnosed with a stroke, Sandra Wain (64) turned her life and health around by losing almost five stone

Sharing the CARING • Reader Care Editor Rosie Sandall is here...