BRAIN GAMES THAT REALLY WORK
Researchers know more than ever about which puzzles and twisters keep your mind sharp.
By Sari Harrar

Finding My Funny
A comedian learns that the best stand-up is the kind you do for yourself.
By Loni Love from the Book i tried to change so you don’t have to

The New Truth
About Cholesterol The latest research will help you keep your levels in check.
By Bonnie Munday

PET BESTIES
Meet the winners of our first America’s Best Pet Pals contest. Warm fuzzies guaranteed!

Run Over by a Speedboat
An accident nearly killed Carter Viss. Healing from his injuries would be tough; forgiving the boat’s driver, even tougher.
By Gary Stephen roSS

THE BEST DESSERT IN EVERY STATE
Apple pie belongs to all of us, but every region has its signature treat. With help from our friends at Taste of Home, we’ve found the 50 best.
By EMILY GOODMAN, GENEVIEVE LOOBY, AND THE TASTE OF HOME EDITORS

WHo KneW?
If Your Block Could Talk
Fascinating facts about the streets where we live.
By SPIKE CARLSEN FROM The BOOK A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK

YOUR BRILLIANT SMARTPHONE
Unlock your device’s most helpful tricks and secrets with these 25 tips.
By Jody L. Rohlena

FAMILY 
Our Little Girl Chika
What is a real father? An orphan in Haiti teaches bestselling author Mitch Albom a wonderful new definition.
By MITCH ALBOM FROM THE BOOK FINDING CHIKA

Fast Food Was Our Love Language 
In his short, difficult life, a cheap, greasy meal and a soda were a balm for my father.
By C PAM ZHANG FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THESE 23 THINGS 
Avoiding unforced spending errors will let you save for the stuff you really want.
By Jody l. ROHLENA AND AMANDA WALKER

The Last Days of the Pioneer
After printing the local news for 121 years, another small-town paper faces the end of a noble enterprise.
By RICHARD FAUSSET ADAPTED FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

DOES THIS DOG KNOW WHETHER YOU HAVE CANCER?
The canine nose is a marvel of nature. Science believes that a computerized model of it will save millions of lives.
By ADAM PIORE

Swish, Burn, Love
It’s not pretty, and it’s not sweet. How brown Listerine became No. 1 in Americans’ hearts and mouths. PluS: The 19 other most trusted health brands.
By HILL HANGLEY

HOW TO KEEP YOUR HEART YOUNG
Exercise and proper diet are a good start. But these cardiologist approved tips offer surprisingly helpful additions to any routine.
FROM THEHEALTHY.COM

I Think Black History Month Should Last All Year
Our history lessons skip over so many important African American achievers.
By Dawn Porter

THE SEASON FOR FAMILY MIRACLES
A mother’s eerie premonition. An uncle’s unusual joyride. The sweet wait for a dad’s holiday treat. If you need a little extra warmth this year, these three wonderful stories will do the job nicely.

Finding the Silver Lining
Many of us have discovered a new appreciation for life’s simpler joys. RD readers share theirs.

THE NICEST PLACES IN AMERICA
Even in these toughest of times, people everywhere reached out a hand to lift up their neighbors—and the nation.
By RD EDITORS

The Bank Robber on the Bicycle 
Tom Justice chased Olympic gold on his bike. Then he used it as a getaway vehicle.
By STEVEN LECKART FROM CHICAGO MAGAZINE

EXTRAORDINARY USES FOR ORDINARY THINGS - Save time and money with these ingenious tips for getting more out of the stuff you already have.

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses! - Forget “The dog ate my homework.” These inspired whoppers will leave you shaking your head—and laughing.

HOW TO BUILD A BETTER BRAIN
New research has found that boosting your memory and staying sharp don’t require cutting-edge technology or supplements. Sticking to the basics is more powerful than we ever knew.
By SARI HARRAR

The Smartest Dog in America Is ...
Our editor-in-chief was convinced that his beloved Sadie was the most brilliant canine in the land. Readers may have persuaded him otherwise.
By Bruce Kelley

WE ARE GRILL NATION
There’s nothing more American than a backyard barbecue. These 20 tips and facts will make yours the best on the block.
By TAMARA GANE AND KRISTEN WARFIELD

The Power of Family
The winners of our annual contest, all universal and remarkably moving.

We Moved to the “Worst Place in America”
It started out as something of a joke. We’ve been living here for four years now—and loving it.
By CHRIS INGRAHAM

Weird and Wonderful Inventions
From a bicycle that rides on water to a pillow that stops all snores, these 18 newsworthy gadgets will make you smile in appreciation—or utter disbelief.
By ANDY SIMMONS

HOW THE INTERNET IS SPYING ON YOU
You might be surprised to learn who—or what—is keeping tabs on your every move.

Mother’s Day Gifts They Will Never Forget 
These two unusual moms demand something, um, special.

“I Didn’t Know How Long I’d Survive”
With his leg caught in a gigantic corn conveyor, one farmer did the unthinkable.
By Carson Vaughan

THEY GOT AWAY WITH MURDER
Five whodunits that still confound the law.
By Bill Hangley Jr., Andy Simmons, and Marc Peyser

Health & Medicine
New Help for Aching Backs
Old advice: Pain pills, shots, and surgery. The science: Harness your brain and go low-tech.
By Sari Harrar

Outrageous RULINGS!
From YOU BE THE JUDGE.

Tragedy Couldn’t Kill Their Faith.
From TEXAS MONTHLY

“How I Quit My Fast-Food Habit”
From the book THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

Accidents That CHANGED HISTORY
An RD ORIGINAL

The Best Routine for Your Brain
From THE NEW YORK TIMES

“My Wife Died at the Emergency Room Door”
From BOSTON GLOBE MAGAZINE

5 SCI-FI Predictions That Came TRUE
By ANDY SIMMONS

Eliminate Holiday Travel Delays
An RD ORIGINAL

Take Our Etiquette Quiz
By STEVEN PETROW

THE NICEST PLACES IN AMERICA For our 2019 search, we received more than 1,000 submissions. From those, we selected the Nicest Place in every state—and ultimately this year’s Nicest Place of them all.

Well-Being 
Live Long & Prosper - You can’t avoid getting old. But the decisions you are making now about how you spend your day (and your money!) will have a dramatic impact on the quality—and the quantity—of your life.
By Michelle crouch

20 FOODS PROVEN TO HEAL Nearly half of Americans suffer from preventable diseases, many linked to poor diet. These nutritional powerhouses, eaten regularly, can go a long way toward boosting your health.

Reunited by Science Millions of people have used DNA tests to trace their family trees. For a few lucky folks,the results led to lifechanging revelations.

LAUGH YOURSELF SMARTER - Thanks to new scanning technology, scientists are discovering that humor may be the healthiest thing our brains can experience. 
By ADAM PIORE

The Vanishing Middle Child - They’re thought to be the empathetic ones, natural-born mediators. What might their dwindling numbers mean for the rest of us?
By ADAM STERNBERGH FROM NEW YORK

AMERICA THE TASTY Editors at RD and Taste of Home nibbled their way from coast to coast to find the most delicious food in every state. By Jen mccaffery.

Road Trip Treasures - We asked readers to share their best snapshots from roadside America. Sit back and enjoy the ride..

YOUR AMAZING BODY! What do fingerprints reveal about your health risks? How do your cells defend against cancer? Science has many of the answers—but not all.

“The Dog Who Saved My Life” Eric O’Grey was unhealthy, overweight, and depressed. Then he met a peer: Peety.

“My Coma Miracle” - From the book GRATITUDE IN MOTION.

FUNNIEST MOMS EVER By RD READERS.

Who Killed Princess Diana? - From the book CONSPIRACIES DECLASSIFIED..

Retirement Plans for Any Family,

RD’s Tips for Preventing Cancer,

Snakebite! A Drama with Teeth...!!

50 HEALTH FACTS YOUR DOCTOR WANTS YOU TO KNOW,

My Friend the Timber Wolf,

“I Think I’m Innocent”.!!

FACT OR FICTION?,

They Gave Millions to Charity,

America’s Greatest Road Shows..!!

Secrets of HOLIDAY SHOPPING,

A 4-Year-Old Hunger Activist,

The Church That Wouldn’t Burn.!!

Love’s Last Refrain,

The Grand National Turkey Calling Contest,

Keep Internet Spies Out of Your Home..!!

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