Reader's Digest UK - September 2022

In this issue

The US screen legend Jane Fonda opens up about activism, her family and the perils of perfectionism

We chat to Britain's first Black ballerina, Julie Felix, about her passion for dance, battling racism and meeting Rudolf Nureyev

The placebo effect: could fake medicine be as successful as the real thing at alleviating symptoms?

The 100-word-story competition: winners and runners-up announced after many months of voting

Full circle: from milkmen to grocery robots, we look at the fascinating evolution of food deliveries

Blinded By The Light

Olly Mann finds himself something of an unofficial "brand ambassador"

3 mins

Jane Fonda "I Used To Want To Be Perfect. That'll Kill You"

The legendary Hollywood actress talks activism, ageing and the vital role that luck has played in her career

6 mins

I REMEMBER... Julie Felix

Forced to leave England for New York when the English National Ballet told her that her skin was not right for the stage, ballet legend Julie Felix went on to lead a new world of Black excellence in dance. Here, she reflects on the many steps her life has taken her in...

5 mins

THE PLACEBO Could fake medicine be as effective as the real thing? CURE

Michael Wharrad held the envelope in his hands, certain of what the paper inside would tell him. The then 72-year-old former investment banker in Kent, England, had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease nine years earlier.

7 mins

8 Easy Ways To Improve Heart Health

Keep your ticker on track with these simple changes to your diet and lifestyle

2 mins

My Britain: LIZARD Peninsula

The UK's most southerly point, the Lizard Peninsula is one of Cornwall's undisputed gems of natural beauty. But despite boasting miles of one of the most stunning coastlines in the UK, diverse wildlife and a beguiling history, the Peninsula remains one of the lesser-visited spots in Cornwall, and is all the more special for it.

4 mins

FULL CIRCLE: THE EVOLUTION OF FOOD DELIVERY

The neighbourhood milkman used to be a common sight, but residents of some UK cities are now more likely to have their dairy products delivered by robots.

6 mins

YORKSHIRE'S ATLANTIS

Against all the odds: how Yorkshire's "lost Atlantis" could soon be found after 700 years under the waves

6 mins

Magical Realism On The Faroe Islands

In this Danish archipelago, fantastic landscapes, rare wildlife, and Norse mythology lend a dreamlike quality to everyday life

5 mins

Rethinking Your Landline

Landlines as we know them will soon be a thing of the past. By 2025, making calls via a copper line into our homes will be replaced by calls over the internet — something Ofcom are calling “The Future of Voice”.

3 mins

Paws For Thought

How to find the right pet for you?

2 mins

World Kitchen WALES: Laverbread and cockle fritters

CHEF FRANCO TARUSCHIO shares a very special recipe for a scrumptious snack that's easy to make but incredibly unique. Laverbread is a traditional Welsh product made from edible seaweed, and it pairs very well with the delicious savoury flavours of cockles and parmesan.

1 min

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