Reader's Digest UK Magazine - June 2021

In this issue

The star of Alien, Sigourney Weaver, opens up about life in modern Hollywood, making films for women and being a New Yorker, born and bred

We chat to Anoushka Shankar, Grammys star and the daughter of the legendary sitar player, Ravi Shankar, about growing up between London and Delhi, motherhood, and making music with her legendary father

Bladder cancer: from early symptoms and detection to treatment and prognosis—here’s everything you need to know about this treacherous disease

Discover the healing power of medicinal mushrooms such as reishi, shiitake and chaga and start using them for more than just your risotto

We’re getting better at acknowledging that sex in later life is important, but grieving physical intimacy when a partner dies is rarely discussed—here’s why we need to change that

Mid-Life-What?

As he approaches middle age, Olly Mann ponders the randomness of life, ageing and sports cars

4 mins

Sigourney Weaver - “It's One Of The Greatest Times To Be In The World”

Sigourney Weaver - “It’s One Of The Greatest Times To Be In The World”

7 mins

Anoushka Shankar I REMEMBER…

Anoushka Shankar (39) is a seven-time Grammy Award-nominated British-Indian sitarist, composer and producer who has worked with everyone from Lenny Kravitz to Herbie Hancock. She is the daughter of the legendary sitar virtuoso, Ravi Shankar

7 mins

BEATING BLADDER CANCER

The key is early detection— and that’s up to you

7 mins

The Healing Power Of Medicinal Mushrooms

When you think of valuable mushrooms, you might think of gourmet truffles or posh porcini, but mushrooms are more than just a risotto filling

6 mins

My Britain: Glasgow

“Glasgow is a wonderful city — warm and funny and full of kindness” - Author Gail Honeyman

5 mins

SEXUAL BEREAVEMENT: THE GRIEF WE DON'T TALK ABOUT

We’re getting better at acknowledging that sex in later life is important, but grieving physical intimacy when a partner dies is rarely discussed

6 mins

Character Studies

In lockdown, Mum and I were able to move past our clashing personalities and connect

6 mins

Falling In Love, By The Book

Where do bibliophiles exchange sweet nothings?

5 mins

Where The World Is Your Oyster

Prince Edward Island serves up rural charm and a seafood feast that doesn’t end

10 mins

READER'S DIGEST RECOMMENDED READ: The Beautiful Game

Dreams come true in a memoir from the “voice of football”

5 mins

BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning illustrator, best known for his work on children’s books. Pip and Posy, based on picture books illustrated by Axel, goes out on Channel 5’s Milkshake! and Sky Kids On Demand

2 mins

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