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...

The elite grey club • By ditching the hair dye to embrace her natural grey colour, Olivia Colman, 52, is the newest member of an elite club. The Crown and Broadchurch star, who stepped onto the red carpet at the Zurich Film Festival with her new longer, wavy locks, joins a number of top actresses who've successfully made the change while retaining all their glamour – including Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Dawn French and Emma Thompson.

KING of birds

'Take work seriously – not yourself' • With a new memoir out, Dame Judi Dench reflects on her extraordinary life and the acting career she never intended pursuing

'I was an odd child' • Graham Norton shares memories of growing up in Ireland and his close bond with mum Rhoda

Esther's legacy of compassion • Hopeful and humble to the very end, Dame Esther Rantzen died as she lived – thinking of others

Roam free • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small...

'I rebuilt my life with flowers' • When she was faced with heartbreak and illness, Lucy Ashton, 53 discovered petal power

'Mammograms shouldn't stop when we're 70' • More than half of breast cancer deaths occur in those aged 75 or over, but routine mammograms end at 71. Why? We reveal what you can do to help yourself

'I found my inner warrior' • When tragedy struck, Chelle Killeen, 59, found the strength to carry on

Skin boosters • Dermatologist Dr Mary Sommerlad reveals the key ingredients to help reduce signs of ageing

Let go of the past • It’s never too late to overcome an unhappy childhood

Boost your immunity • Avoid coughs, colds and sickness bugs with these expert tips

Support for flat feet • Your arches may drop as you get older – here’s what you need to know

Fish supper • These seafood specials are packed with goodness and made from sustainable fish sources

All in one • Enjoy some of Mary Berry's one-pot recipes from her brand new book!

Veg out IN STYLE

HERE'S WHAT YOU'VE BEEN MAKING...

Decode your dreams • Here is what your subconscious might be trying to tell you

How to cut heating costs • Plan ahead to make serious savings this autumn and winter

Money MATTERS

Stay snug • Warm up on cold days with a handy portable heater

SWEET DREAMS • From warm and cosy to light and breathable, a good duvet is essential for a comfortable night's sleep

Room at the inn • Enjoy the perfect pub stay, where crisp walks, crackling fires and cosy nights await

We love Lucy • How Lucille Ball became one of America's biggest sitcom stars – and a trailblazing TV mogul

Calling Doctor Two • The concept of regeneration didn't even have a name when Patrick Troughton took over as the titular star of Doctor Who 60 years ago

Moment IN TIME • 25 OCTOBER 1973 · QUEEN OPENS THEATRE

Forgotten heroes OF COMEDY

SCREEN CHIC MOVIE STYLE

What's cooking? • Amy had a rival, could she out-cook her?

Yours Book Club • Here are our recommendations – and yours – of what to enjoy reading this fortnight

'Remembrance is so important' • Poppy appeal organiser Anne-Marie Cobley is carrying on a family tradition

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