In this issue

The legend of stage and screen, Sir Derek Jacobi, on his love of literature, time in lockdown, and meeting the love of his life

The British musician and TV presenter, Toyah Willcox, opens up about childhood, overcoming life's difficulties, and appearing in Quadrophenia

Heart disease is the single biggest killer of women worldwide, so why do we still consider it to be a man's problem? We investigate

Intermittent fasting: everything you need to know about this popular diet trend, including potential risks

Discover the incredible story of commercial diver Chris Lemons: his air-supply cord severed while on a job, he had just minutes to live

Choices, Choices...

Amidst a return to so-called normality, Olly Mann finds that less choice really is more

4 mins

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

7 mins

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

6 mins

Women And HEART DISEASE

Heart disease is a real risk for women yet its threat remains under the radar

7 mins

7 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Muscles

Building strength helps you stay healthy as well as fit

2 mins

The Promise Of Intermittent Fasting

A popular diet trend works well for many weight watchers, and the benefits might extend beyond your waistline

5 mins

If I Ruled The World Jessamyn Stanley

Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insights on 21stcentury yoga and intersectional identity. Her new book,YOKE: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, is out this month

3 mins

HOW TO find peace ANYTIME, ANYPLACE

Meditation is simpler than it sounds. Follow these directions from a sceptic who tried and liked it

6 mins

TRAPPED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

His air-supply cord severed, commercial diver Chris Lemons had minutes to live

10+ mins

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

3 mins

August Fiction

John Boyne pokes fun at trigger happy tweeters and “cancel culture” with his latest effort

3 mins

READER'S DIGEST RECOMMENDED READ: Chasing Autographs

Adam Andrusier pens an eclectic memoir of his time as an autograph dealer

4 mins

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