Fresh-faced Anthea Turner, 64, looks sensational in a stylish sequinned suit as she attends Only Fools and Horses gala night after opening up about her ‘simple health tweaks’

Anthea Turner looked nothing short of sensational in a striking black sequin suit as she attended the Only Fools and Horses gala evening on Wednesday.

The TV presenter, 64, turned heads in the trendy festive jacket and matching trousers, which she paired with a pretty white shirt with ruffles.

Loosely styling her long blonde locks, Anthea elevated her figure in a pair of matching boots and accessorized with a pair of stud earrings.

The former Blue Peter presenter wore a glamorous make-up palette for the evening that showed off her ageless complexion.

Anthea was all smiles as she posed for photos on the red carpet at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London.

Despite recently opening up about her health battle with a bone condition this year, the former Blue Peter presenter looked younger than ever – no doubt due to her ‘simple health adjustments’.

Last year, Anthea revealed the key to her youthful looks, saying she got her HRT in order and cleaned up her diet.

She revealed: ‘I keep my diet simple… Achieving good health is not just about what you eat, but about balance. I keep my diet simple: I see chips as a treat and I have also curbed my chocolate addiction by swapping milk chocolate for organic dark chocolate.

‘I’ve taken the sugar out of my tea, say no to pudding and although I love wine, stick to red and tell myself those polyphenols are good for me! I enjoy the feeling of consuming good quality, nutritious food.

‘Staying fit doesn’t have to be complicated. I’m a member of a gym, but at my home in West London I also have some free weights and when I go for a walk with my dog ​​I wear a weighted vest and strap 2kg weights around my ankles.’

In June, Anthea revealed that she suffers from osteopenia – a condition in which you have lower bone density than average for your age.

If left untreated, osteopenia can lead to osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.

Anthea was diagnosed with osteopenia in her late 40s after a routine health screening and before that had ‘no idea’ she had it or that it could ‘get much more serious’.

The Blue Peter star explained: ‘I’m not a smoker or drinker and I’ve always had a healthy diet.

‘After I was diagnosed I went to my GP and asked if anything could be done, and he said no, and just to keep his fingers crossed that it wouldn’t get worse.

‘I was in my late 40s and probably perimenopause, but no one talked about it at the time and my doctor didn’t mention the link between menopause and bone thinning.

‘Osteoporosis was simply treated as an aspect of aging, like gray hair or needing reading glasses.’

Anthea recalled mentioning her condition in a health article, which led to her being introduced to Dr Taher Mahmud of the London Osteoporosis Clinic, who helped draw up a treatment plan for her.

The star underwent DEXA scans and precise blood tests and started taking essential medications to ‘manage’ her osteopenia.

She explained: ‘I was also given practical advice to reverse the decline in my bone density, such as weight bearing and resistance exercises.

‘It is possible to get a DEXA test on the NHS, but only if you knock and insist. Unfortunately, they are not routine and are often performed after a fracture has already occurred.”

Anthea warned: ‘My most recent T-score and blood tests show my condition is improving, but there are others, especially women, who remain in the dark about this condition.’

A T-score, which is determined by a DEXA test, indicates a person’s bone density: the lower the score, the more severe the bone loss and the greater the risk of fractures.

The presenter insisted: ‘Everyone should know their T-score in the same way you should know your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

‘GP practices are needed to monitor this, because identification and treatment save lives. The same should apply to our bone health.

‘Apart from the costs, fractures caused by weak bones cause dislocation and emotional costs to people’s lives, so it is imperative that we know what our score is and how we can improve it.’

She then revealed the lifestyle changes she has made to manage her condition and prevent it from worsening.

Anthea said: ‘Eating healthy isn’t just about calories, it’s about eating the right foods – avoiding ultra-processed foods, adopting a Mediterranean diet, with plenty of fruit and vegetables, calcium-rich foods and protein.

‘As much as we love it, never forget that sugar is our enemy. It attacks every part of our body, including our bones; it deprives them of essential nutrients.

‘An analogy I keep in mind is: if you reach the national average age, the first forty years are away from home, youth solves most ailments, but the next forty years, if you want an active, unlimited life lead, you need to make some effort.

‘All women – and men – should do some weight-bearing exercises.

‘You don’t need to find an expensive gym, something as simple as three sets of 10-star jumps is a good start and resistance exercises are largely about using your own body weight to do the work.’

She explained, “I use ankle weights and a weighted vest so I can resistance multitask in my daily tasks.

‘When it comes to the biggest wake-up call for a woman’s health – menopause – good health is still the best way to get through it and thrive. HRT is a wonderful medicine, but it is the icing on the cake.’

To reduce your own risk of developing osteoporosis, Anthea advises you ‘know what you put in your mouth and avoid ultra-processed foods’.

She has also made food swaps, such as replacing chips with nuts, and started taking supplements.

The presenter also recommends: ‘Make menopause your wake-up call. Your bone density will decrease rapidly when you reach this milestone.

‘Work on it. Resistance and weight exercises will help strengthen your bones… and control your weight.”

She concluded, “Know your T-score. Have a DEXA scan done. You can get this on the NHS, so ask and make a follow-up appointment for an interpreter.’