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NGAN’S NAME MEANS “STAR,” BUT SHE WASN’T ABLE TO SMILE BRIGHTLY
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In This Issue…
Over To You LETTERS ON THE June ISSUE • We pay £50 for Letter of the Month and £30 for all others
SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY
Choices, Choices… • Amidst a return to so-called normality, Olly Mann finds that less choice really is more
Sir Derek Jacobi On Lockdown, Literature And The Love Of His Life • The lively legend of stage and screen, Sir Derek Jacobi, opens up about the beginnigs of his career, the meaninglessness of awards and meeting his now-husband, Richard Clifford
Toyah Willcox I REMEMBER… • Toyah Willcox (63) is an English musician, actress and TV presenter. From fronting a band to releasing solo music, there is little that she hasn’t done across a four-decade career
Women And HEART DISEASE • Heart disease is a real risk for women yet its threat remains under the radar
1. YOUR HORMONES
2. YOUR SMOKING HABITS
3. YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
4. YOUR PREGNANCY HISTORY
5. WHERE YOU LIVE AND WORK
7 WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MUSCLES • Building strength helps you stay healthy as well as fit
Give Crow’s Feet The Bird • We love the sun and we love laughing but, let’s face it, both are a shocker at showing up crow’s feet
Ask The Expert: Alcohol Addiction • Psychiatrist Dr Catherine Carney works at the Delamere addiction rehab clinic in Cheshire
Eyes On The Screen • This month, Dr Max wonders how preoccupied we should be with our children’s TV habits
The Doctor Is In
The “Write” Way To Remember • Pen and paper are powerful tools for learning, says our memory expert, Jonathan Hancock
The Promise Of Intermittent Fasting • A popular diet trend works well for many weight watchers, and the benefits might extend beyond your waistline
A Better Bladder • Myths and truths about urinary tract infections
My Britain: St Ives
If I Ruled The World Jessamyn Stanley • Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insights on 21st-century yoga and intersectional identity. Her new book, YOKE: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, is out this month
HOW TO find peace ANYTIME, ANYPLACE • Meditation is simpler than it sounds. Follow these directions from a sceptic who tried and liked it
TRAPPED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA • His air-supply cord severed, commercial diver Chris Lemons had minutes to live
FAST FOOD WAS OUR LOVE LANGUAGE • In his short, difficult life, a greasy meal and a soda were a balm for my father. Every time I eat a chicken nugget, I feel close to him once again
ON JAPAN’S ICE CREAM TRAIL • A journey that’s extra special thanks to unique local flavours
My Great Escape: Crossing Chile • Join our reader Russell Sparkes as he discovers Chile
HORTA LABYRINTH Barcelona
Helping Your Kids Buy A Home
SOPHIE BERTRAND & BARI STRICOFF
World Kitchen
Fun In The Sun • Impress friends with your very own handmade party game
My Love For The Summer Dress • As we get into the hottest month of the year, Catherine Summers sings the praises of a staple summer...