Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 480 i Yours Magazine

In this bumper issue you'll find a health special packed with expert advice for your mind, body and soul to help you look and feel your best this summer. There are tips on how to feel instantly calmer and happier, the best foods to eat for shiny hair and a round-up of the most useful podcasts to boost your wellbeing. As well as an easy-to-follow five-day eating plan from weight-loss experts Slimming World, there are delicious low-calorie recipes, dishes to help battle bloating, including delicious brownies. And we've teamed up with Slimming World to offer free membership to every reader. Also in this issue, we hear from TV's Lorraine Kelly who tells us all about her beautiful first grandchild Billie and how she's enjoying being an official member of the…

Kaye Adams certainly likes to keep busy. Not content with hosting lunchtime chat show Loose Women, the popular presenter also has a regular radio programme and, three years ago, launched her own podcast, How to be 60. She concedes it's a busy schedule and leaves her with little downtime or chance for hobbies, but try to take any of it away from her and she'd be devastated. ‘If someone said to me right now, ‘Kaye, it's compulsory, you must retire, you can't work any more,” I'd be bereft!’ she laughs. ‘I work because I enjoy it and I want to do it. It gives me a lot of satisfaction and pleasure and, if I'm healthy enough, well enough and sharp enough, then I'd love to still be on Loose Women…

A little boy won first place at Crufts – becoming the youngest dog handler at the renowned dog show. Freddie Osborne, a six-year-old from Staffordshire, had special permission to skip school for the competition, where his family cheered him on. He won first place in the Best Veteran category alongside his favourite pal Penny, a smooth fox terrier. Freddie, who loves dog shows said, ‘I love Penny because she's not just my dog, she's my best friend.’ A new RSPCA shop and welfare hub has opened in Lincoln to help raise money to support animals in need. There are 21 cats and seven dogs in the county currently waiting to be rehomed. One of which is three-year-old Luna, a German Shepherd, who has been patiently waiting for almost a year…

GARDEN PARTY A floaty, full skirt will create a flattering fit, while wedge sandals add a touch of glamour. DAY AT THE RACES Timeless floral prints look both elegant and expensive, while a raffia bag adds a fun finishing touch. BIRTHDAY BRUNCH Wear fuchsia the grown-up way by popping on a sleek tailored co-ord. Plus, you can re-wear the trousers with a blouse for a fancy dinner. WEDDING RECEPTION Kaftan-inspired dresses are brilliant for adding some old Hollywood glamour to your evening attire. AFTERNOON TEA Give your outfit a high-fashion finish by mix and matching pastel shades.…

Whether you have trouble nodding off or you find yourself staring at the ceiling in the early hours, sleep problems play havoc with our wellbeing. ‘Sleep is hugely important,’ said Dr Michael Mosley, who died last year leaving a lasting legacy of health advice. ‘It affects heart health, mood and it's vital for regulating your appetite – if you have a bad night's sleep, you crave junk food. If you consistently sleep badly, it increases your risk of dementia too, plus it affects your sex drive.’ The good news is, Dr Mosley, who suffered insomnia himself, knew all the steps to solve your sleep issues. Here, we bring you five of our favourites. Spend less time in bed It's counter-intuitive, but if you're wrestling with sleep, don't linger in bed.…

Creamy chicken & leek filo pie Serves: 1 Takes: 20min ■ 75g leek, sliced ■ 125g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1.5cm pieces ■ 1½tsp sunflower oil, divided ■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper ■ 3tbsp light soft cheese ■ 1tsp wholegrain mustard ■ 2tbsp milk ■ ½tsp fresh thyme leaves ■ 44x25cm sheet filo pastry 1 Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Combine the leek, chicken and ½tsp of the oil in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Place in a single layer directly in the air-fryer basket and cook for 8min, shaking halfway through. 2 Meanwhile, mix the soft cheese, mustard, milk and thyme together in a small bowl. Stir in the chicken and leek mixture. 3 Place the mixture in a…

‘Back in 2018 I had uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and was under threat of having to take insulin. I was taking nine tablets a day; six were to manage the diabetes, two were for my blood pressure and one statin,’ says Helen. ‘Losing 8st has changed my life. I had blood tests this month and the results are already back. It looks like my latest diabetes blood results are 41, which means my type 2 diabetes is now in remission. I'm super-chuffed and I feel fantastic. My cholesterol looks good too. I still take one tablet for my blood pressure and another for my cholesterol, but I'm off all my diabetes medication and have dropped from taking nine tablets a day to just two.’ ‘I have dropped from taking nine…

The Mel Robbins Podcast Twice a week The Mel Robbins Podcast is filled with motivation, tactics and personal stories, alongside research-backed advice to help you create a better life. It will leave you feeling energised and inspired. ■ melrobbins.com/podcast What's Up Docs? Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken are on hand to help us take better care of ourselves. In each episode the brothers are joined by experts to discuss the latest science and insights to help you navigate the vast amount of information and advice out there. ■ bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m00298p7 Calm With a range of mental health podcasts, Calm gives you the tools to help manage stress and anxiety and build healthy habits. And, for insomniacs there's also Calm Sleep, featuring meditations, soundscapes and soothing stories to help you drift…

Difficulty rating: YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) DK (light worsted) weight yarn, approx. 295m per 100g ball. □ 1 ball each of: □ Lincoln 1834 (pale green) (A) □ Citron 1263 (yellow) (B) □ Lavender 1188 (lavender blue) (C) □ Powder Pink 1843 (pale pink) (D) □ Shrimp 1132 (bright pink) (E) □ Cloud Blue 1019 (pale blue) (F) □ A Hint of Silver 1807 (grey-white) (G) □ Child-safe toy stuffing (fibrefill) □ 4mm crochet hook □ Plastic canvas sheets (as used in needlecraft) □ Yarn needle ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain tr = treble sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) htr = half treble dc = double crochet sp = space WS = wrong side FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12cm cube. Tension: Each dot motif granny square…

Our money advice expert Faith Archer is an award-winning money journalist and blogger at Much More With Less, Faith was deputy personal finance editor at The Daily Telegraph and is a regular on BBC radio. She aims to make money matters such as family budgeting, pensions and tax easier to understand If you watch daytime TV, it can be hard to avoid adverts for over-50s life insurance, promising cash payouts and guaranteed acceptance, often with a freebie or gift voucher thrown in. But what is it, and should you be interested? This type of insurance typically pays out a fixed lump sum to your loved ones after you die, provided the premiums are up to date. You might like to leave a lump sum for funeral expenses, as a helping…

Freestyle Libre 2 Sensor This sensor sends real-time glucose readings to your smartphone. It updates the reading every minute and stores up to eight hours of glucose readings in 15-minute intervals. Designed to be water-resistant, it can be worn for up to 14 days. ■ £44.99, pharmacyonline.co.uk Accu-Chek Instant Blood Glucose System A reliable and budget-friendly choice, this meter delivers fast, accurate readings with a simple finger prick. The smart lighting system helps with nighttime tests, while Bluetooth connectivity allows for data syncing via the mySugr app. ■ £29.99, Boots Lingo 2 Week Plan Pack This sensor measures your glucose response to food, exercise and other lifestyle factors, then streams the data directly to your phone 24/7. The Lingo app then translates the data into insights you can use to…

A HUMBLE MAN In March 1941, lovable everyman James Stewart put his skyrocketing career on hold to enlist in the Army Air Corps. An experienced flyer, he was initially assigned to train new pilots but begged to see some action. In 1942 he was sent to England, where he flew hundreds of missions over enemy territory, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Returning home a war hero, Stewart vetoed all coming-home celebrations… agreeing to just one photograph for Life magazine. He refused to talk about his experiences and his studio contracts stipulated that no mention of his war record could be used in promoting his films. DID YOU KNOW? Alec Guinness served in the Navy, commanding landing craft during the invasion of Sicily, and running arms behind enemy lines…

The greatest British comedians often needed an ebullient, occasionally, belligerent figure of authority to belittle, and Brian Oulton was one of the safest pairs of hands in the business. So good at the pompous and the plummy was he, that audiences could be forgiven for believing he came from one of the posher corners of the Home Counties. In actual fact, he was a born and bred Liverpudlian who enjoyed stage success in repertory theatre before the Second World War. He married actress Peggy Thorpe-Bates in 1938 and, like many in his profession, dutifully put his career on hold to serve King and Country. Once de-mobbed from the Army, Oulton found his comedy niche as the perplexed everyman, coming face-to-face with the most incongruous sights. The most incongruous, undoubtedly, the…

What you're reading…. The Revenge Club by Kathy Lette (£9.99, Aria) ‘Full of naughty humour and poisonous put downs,’ says Joyce Sharpe. Matilda, Jo, Penny and Cressy are women at the top of their game, so imagine their surprise when they're pushed aside by less-qualified men. Society might think they're past their best, but the Revenge Club members aren't going down without a fight. The Forgotten Book Club by Kate Storey (£9.99, Harper Collins) ‘An absolute joy to read. Heartwarming and beautiful,’ says Tracy Butler. After losing her husband, Frank, Grace struggles with loneliness. She hesitantly joins his old book club, only to find it's a silent reading group. Initially disappointed, she stays, befriends Annie, and revitalises the club, discovering a new sense of belonging. The Marriage Vendetta by Caroline…

Recently widowed Lydia, 66, would like pen friends of a similar age, she loves animals, nature and plants. MAY1-101 William, 58, from Goole, is looking for a fun-loving lady. He enjoys gardening, walking, animals, crosswords, museums and more. Driver. Goole/ Hull/Leeds/Scunthorpe area preferred. MAY1-102 Active Jan, 77, would like to meet a kind, caring gentleman for friendship. She is a driver and enjoys country walks, garden centres, outings, theatre and meals out. Loughborough/ Nottingham area. MAY1-103 Carol, 72, from Aberdeen, is in a wheelchair and would like some new penpals, male/ female. She enjoys the seaside, parks musicals and Facebook. MAY1-104 Marion, 66 is a non-smoker/ driver. She enjoys walking, cinema and days out. She is hoping to find a caring gent 60-70 for happiness and possible romance. Surrey area.…

★ I started fostering when my son went to university nine years ago and meant to finish when my daughter graduated. She's just finished and the foster child I've had for two and a half years is still with me. I can't bring myself to let her ‘start again’ with a new foster family. She's come so far with us. A lovely, polite, friendly young lady who tries so hard and is doing well at school. Fostering isn't easy but the day you feel you're getting somewhere is like striking gold. I'd recommend it to anyone. Ginette Hughes, Hoddesdon, Herts Yours says: What a heartfelt and heartwarming story, Ginette. Thank you for sharing it with us. ◆ Our star letter will receive a stunning Lush Lilacs bouquet with chocolates from our…

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV-20 DEC You may be getting clear of ancient emotional clutter around this time, becoming surer of your own strength. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705708 CAPRICORN 21 DEC-20 JAN There could be a change of scenery, maybe with a new working role or as part of a lifestyle shift. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705709 AQUARIUS 21 JAN-18 FEB A domestic change follows a completion. You are about to start steering new paths more assertively than some expected. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705710 PISCES 19 FEB-20 MARCH Something is settled, possibly connected to family security, with long-awaited financial decisions being made. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705711 ARIES 21 MARCH-19 APRIL You're closing old doors, preparing for a…

Happily married couple George and Amal Clooney have reportedly never had a row in 12 years of wedlock. ‘We're trying to find something to argue about,’ the Hollywood actor joked to a US morning show. According to couples therapist Joanna Harrison, it's not always a good sign, though, as feelings can build up, creating resentment when conflict is avoided. What do you think? We'd love to know. Return to power dressing Everyone from Margaret Thatcher to Princess Diana and Dynasty's Alexis Carrington wore them in the Eighties, and now the shoulder pad has made a fashionable return. This time, though, the statement accessory, which was considered a vital part of power dressing, is detachable, enabling you to update your current wardrobe contents. Marks & Spencer is launching the £15 a…

He's almost as famous for his vast collection of flamboyant glasses as he is for his music but, sadly, Sir Elton John can no longer see much out of any of them. An infection last year left the 78-year-old superstar blind in one eye and with very limited vision in the other. It means that he can no longer watch his two sons, Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, playing football and rugby. ‘You get emotional, but you have to get used to it because I'm lucky to have the life I have,’ he told The Times. ‘So you say to yourself, just get on with it.’ So he is. His outrageous specs, of which he estimates he owns between 10,000 and 15,000 pairs, are in storage because, surprisingly, he and his…

‘I love sharing my stories’ When Tina Pemberton found herself back on the dating scene in her 60s she felt daunted but determined to find love again. So with help from friends she set up an online dating app profile – and began a whole new adventure. ‘It wasn't easy,’ says Tina who was living with her son Josh. ‘After bad dates, I'd go home and Josh would pour me a glass of wine while I debriefed him on what had happened.’ Josh found his mum's dating horror stories so funny that he put her on TikTok. ‘I didn't know what the app was, but soon videos of my dating debriefs had hundreds of likes and comments,’ Tina says. It turned out her dating stories resonated with young women in…

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Even if you haven't experienced hearing issues, chances are you know someone who has. ‘Over half the population aged 55 or over have hearing loss,’ says Richard McKearney, an audiologist, and audiology advisor at RNID (rnid.org.uk). ‘The most common cause is age-related hearing loss, which is caused by changes that happen to the cochlea (part of the ear that plays a key role in hearing) over time. Loud noises can also damage hearing, causing permanent hearing loss and tinnitus, where you hear noises that are not caused by an outside source.’ But there are things you can do to prevent hearing loss, and plenty of help available for those affected. Read on for expert advice. TREAT EAR ISSUES EARLY If you have a problem relating to your ears, seeing your…

NEWS YOU CAN USE TRY HAGGLING TO REDUCE YOUR BILLS Nearly four in 10 (39%) Brits have haggled to reduce their bills, saving more than £100 on average during 2024, according to research by comparison website Go Compare. Hagglers had the most success at driving down their broadband and TV bills, with 48% reporting savings. Other bills that were negotiated down included mobile phone contracts (38%), car insurance (37%), home insurance (32%) and energy (30%). ‘Negotiating can save you over £100 on your bills, and it's also a good opportunity to check you're getting the best deal from your provider,’ says Nathan Blackler, broadband spokesperson from Go Compare. ‘With millions facing price hikes since April, now is the perfect time to review your outgoings and see where you could be…

In reality, the city of Colima in Mexico is the reigning murder capital of the world, yet on TV there's no place more dangerous, it seems, than the town of Cabot Cove in the state of Maine. Created 39 years ago as the home of one Jessica Fletcher, it appeared, over the course of Murder, She Wrote’s 12 seasons and 264 episodes, where its residents were forever in danger of being bumped off. According to the BBC, Cabot Cove had a rate of 1,490 murders per million, meaning you were probably safer holidaying in a war zone than this leafy New England town. Of course, Cabot Cove wasn't a real place. Instead, since 1984, fans have flocked to the town of Mendocino, California, to pay tribute to one of the…

The Walkman was created when Sony co-founder Masaru Ibuka asked if the engineers could devise a portable device that would allow him to listen to opera during international flights. However a Brazilian inventor, Andreas Pavel, took Sony to court saying the Walkman was based on his Stereobelt, which he claimed was the first portable cassette player. He didn't win the suit. The metal-cased blue-and-silver Sony Walkman TPS-L2 was the world's first low-cost, truly portable, truly private music playing device. It went on sale in Japan on 1 July, 1979, priced around 33,000 yen (£120 in the UK). CHECK OUT! For more nostalgia pick up a copy of Yours Retro magazine. See yoursretro.co.uk for more info. The dream of being able to listen to music on the go became a reality…

Ignoring the pouring rain, Neelam helped to set up gazebos and made sure the platters of food were carefully laid out. This was the first time she'd organised a Big Lunch for the Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation, a group she'd played a part in founding. ‘It was chucking it down with rain, but we had a wonderful time,’ says Neelam, 63, who is married with two daughters and one son. ‘Lots of people came and, since then, we've held a family barbecue during The Big Lunch weekend in June each year. ‘We make sure we have activities for people of all ages. You'll often see an older person playing cricket surrounded by young children. It's fantastic to watch everybody joining in.’ Neelam first became involved in bringing the Hindu community…

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Elaine Paige has enjoyed a glittering career in the West End and on Broadway. With roles including Evita's Eva Perón, Sunset Boulevard's Norma Desmond, and Florence in Chess cementing her reputation as the first lady of British musical theatre. Her duet with Barbara Dickson, I Know Him So Well, still remains the biggest-selling record by a female duo. A series of radio and television programmes are currently celebrating her career and Elaine, 77, talks to Yours about her life in showbiz. What is it like looking back at your career? It's gone by in a blink of an eye. It's an oddity in that it's almost as if I'm looking at somebody else. What's your proudest career moment? I've been lucky enough to do something I love. I realise how…

Dear readers, May I begin by saying how chuffed I am to be your new columnist? It's a fantastic chance to have fun and a frank exchange of views – should you wish to get in touch – and I really hope you do! For those looking at my photo and thinking: was she in Crossroads, did she host The Krypton Factor or appear in exercise videos? Well, yes, I did. Not Crossroads. But I did co-host the rebooted Krypton Factor and I did release three yoga videos while I was presenting on GMTV. Doing yoga three times a week was what kept me going when I was getting up at 4am, five days a week, for nigh on two decades. I was also the first person to speak on…

MY LIFE lessons Penny Smith's colourful career began in the Seventies when she secured a job as a local newspaper reporter in Peterborough. Nearly five decades later, she has also clocked up numerous presenting gigs – on Sky News, GMTV, and Magic Classical, to name a few – and has written three novels. Despite her breadth of experience in the media industry, Penny still has a zest for learning and her brain constantly ticks over with new skills she could acquire. Here, she reveals what her long career has taught her, in addition to the advice she has held dear from her loved ones. Be interested and be interesting When I went through a brief shy phase, my mum, said, ‘Just be interested and interesting, and that way you'll get…

Here is Monty, our almost five-year-old Jack Russell, posing with this cockerel weathervane. He likes going for a walk and loves the song Finish Line by Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Angela King, Suffolk Our rescue cat, Sammi, adopted us in Cyprus. She is tiny, loves cuddles and watching golf on TV. Sheryl Jones, by email Meet Minnie – she's 20 years young this year. We rescued her when she was 17 years old. Minnie is enjoying her retirement with us having lots of fun and cuddles. Lindsey Barton, Lancashire GET IN TOUCH Send us a picture of your pet with personality, tell us their likes, dislikes and age and if we print it you'll receive a £10 cheque…

Lose up to 7lb in 2 weeks* HOW IT WORKS 1. Follow the menu. Feel free to repeat any days you enjoy! 2. Slimming World's eating plan, Food Optimising, is based on the science of energy density (the calories per gram in food), of satiety (how filling a food is) and how easy a food is to overeat. It's a simple way to cut calories without counting them and lose weight without going hungry. 3. Free Food is at the heart of the Slimming World plan. These are the foods you can enjoy without weighing, measuring or counting. There are more than 350 Free Foods to choose from, many of which we have incorporated into this plan. 4. On top of this, to ensure you're getting a balanced and nutritious…