Jane Fonda on Healthy Ageing

Hollywood icon Jane Fonda was celebrated this week as she accepted the prestigious Screen Actor’s Guild Lifetime Achievement Award.

A pioneer of the wellness movement she recently revealed some of her favourite books that focus on healthy living, mental wellness and the power of staying active as we age.

• The Longevity Kitchen by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson

Aligning perfectly with Fonda's belief that "food should sustain you and make you happy," this book proves that a healthy diet doesn't have to be boring.

• Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge

This book provides a "blueprint" for how exercise can enhance our lives as we age, focusing on the power of movement for longevity, and emphasising the importance of finding enjoyable, ability-appropriate forms of exercise.

• Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta

Empowering readers with actionable strategies to boost brain performance, shield against cognitive decline, and cultivate optimal brain health across life's spectrum.

• The Village Effect: How Face-to-Face Contact Can Make Us Healthier and Happier by Susan Pinker

Outlines the vital importance of relationships for a fulfilling life at any age, emphasising the need to actively cultivate relationships.

• Prime Time by Jane Fonda

Here, she chronicles her journey and guides how to navigate and thrive in life's second half by highlighting the power of a positive mindset in living life to the fullest at any age.