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...
THE VIEW FROM YOURS • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight
Pawsome pals! • Can you match these adorable dogs to their famous owners?
Meeting place • Our pick of your best letters, pictures & wise words...
Yours 50 over fifty • 50 over 50 is a fun and friendly club anyone can join – simply pledge to try 50 new things. Research shows that new activities not only improve concentration and fitness levels but are great confidence and mood-boosters too. Here’s a few ideas to get you started…
Here’s what our 50 over 50 members have been up to…
‘I almost turned down The Railway Children!’ • Jenny Agutter, who’s starring in the sequel of the original film that made her a star, reveals she very nearly missed out on playing her part...
My lessons from life • TV presenter and author Dr Ranj Singh (42), talks about coming out, major surgery, and why music is his therapy
‘I love being surrounded by nature’ • Amanda Owen, star of TV show Our Yorkshire Farm, and mother of nine, discusses her life as a farmer
For the love of animals • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…
NATURE NEWS
GRIN AND BEAR IT! • According to recent research smiling is so powerful it can actually help reduce pain, Here are some other good reasons to turn a frown upside down
‘I’m a social media star – in my 70s!’ • Suzi Grant is an Instagram hit, and she’s on a mission to help other women age positively
‘Making people happy makes me happy!’ • Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu – the ‘King of Waltz’ – tells Yours why spreading the love through music is so important to him
Be our guest! • From a garden party to a family wedding, these outfits will see you through a special occasion
Body boosters! • Give yourself a treat now with these beauty buys and you’ll feel confident all summer-long…
Step into style • Complete your outfit with a pair of these glamorous occasion shoes
Your best life now • HEALTH ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Can lifting weights improve your sleep? • With new research suggesting that resistance exercises could result in an extra 40 minutes of shut-eye, we look at how we could all benefit from strength training
Lose a stone in 21 days! • At the start of the year, Dr Michael Mosley shared his Fast 800 Diet with Yours readers, and this summer he’s brought us an update – the Fast 800 Keto Diet. By following these delicious recipes, you can reduce your carbohydrate intake to lose weight quickly and become healthier!
Sharing the CARING • Our Reader Care Editor Rosie Sandall is here with compassion, support and advice for carers
Fun with the grandkids • If you’re entertaining young children this summer we’ve got a whole host of ways to keep them occupied, from great days out to homemade adventures...
Sugar-free bakes • Delicious desserts, made healthier!
Grow pompom alliums! • These gorgeous starry spheres have a unique, shapely appeal with pops of bright colour, says Val Bourne
Cosy country chic • Bring flowers and natural materials into your home for a pretty, relaxed look
Here comes the sun! • Create this pretty summer hat using crocheted granny squares
Plant power • SIMPLE ADVICE YOU CAN...