DELETE YOUR INTERNET FOOTPRINT*
With spies everywhere, keep yourself safe with these 25 smart steps.
By ChRis hoffman

My Most Unforgettable Road Trip*
There’s lots to remember while driving crosscountry: buckle up, use your blinker, check your mirrors. But as our readers will tell you, the number one rule of the road? Have some fun along the way!

THIRD ACT ENCORES*
True tales from real people whose most unreal accomplishments came later in life.
By JOSH SAPAN FROM THE BOOK THE THIRD ACT: REINVENTING YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Onward and Upward
We all hit headwinds on life’s turbulent flight path. These readers navigated toward sunny skies.
By READER’S DIGEST READERS

HOLIDAY MAGIC*
Stories of serendipity and selflessness remind us why this is the most wonderful time of year.

Secret Santas*
The big guy’s best-kept secret? He’s got elves everywhere.
BY READER'S DIGEST READERS

Darby: Pit Bull Fights Off Shark (Yes, Shark!) to Save His Owner
BY BILL HANGLEY JR.

He Delivered for Me How my UPS man went from annoyance to emotional lifeline.
BY DANIELLE FESTINO from the new york times

THE NICEST PLACES IN AMERICA*
For the sixth year in a row, Reader’s Digest spotlights places where people are kind, resilient, and always striving to make their communities better. 
By Bill Hangley Jr. and Caroline Fanning

22 Rivers Across 22 States in 22 Months*
A lone canoeist crosses America in search of what binds us together.
By Derek Burnett

SO THAT’S WHY WE SAY THAT!*
Fun facts about the language that’s been confounding speakers for centuries: English.
by Brandon Specktor

The Placebo Cure
Why doctors are prescribing sugar pills instead of the real thing. 
by Lia Grainger

THE BEST SANDWICH IN EVERY STATE*
We teamed up with Taste of Home and our collective readers to find the 50 greatest ways to fill two slices of bread (or just one, or a bun, or a biscuit...).
By EMILY GOODMAN

The Impossible Rescue*
A Thai soccer team became trapped in a flooded cave. Here’s how they were saved.
By MATT GUTMAN FROM THE BOOK THE BOYS IN THE CAVE

THE FUTURE OF TECH*
From self-driving cars to space travel, we answer your questions about where technology is heading.
By Chris Stokel-Walker

Parenting, Passed Down
Readers share the rules and traditions that made them the parents they are today.
By Reader’s Digest Readers

A Major Leaguer’s Second Chance at Life*
A suicide attempt nearly ended Drew Robinson’s story. Now he is adding the most remarkable chapters yet.
By JEFF PASSAN FROM ESPN

How Our Own Cells Can Heal Us*
Breakthrough treatments in what’s called regenerative medicine can be a lifesaver.
By PATRICIA PEARSON

I SURVIVED!*
When faced with certain death, you need bravery, determination— and plenty of luck. The stories of four people who lived to tell.

Pandemic Silver Linings*
If you wish you’d had a fastforward button in 2020, you’re not the only one. But some readers found a bright side.

100 YEARS OF RD*
Little Magazine, Big Stories
A look at the significant, memorable, prescient articles and authors from 100 years of Reader’s Digest.
By Caroline Fanning

“Reader’s Digest Saved My Life!”*
Readers recount how our health news got them diagnoses, treatment, and their lives back.

Drama in real life
Swept Away*
For the parents of the bride, fear replaces happiness as a raging river scoops up their car on the way to the wedding.
By siMon heMelryk

ANGELS IN ACTION*
As our collection of holiday miracle stories reveals, the gifts we get from people we don’t know are often ones that keep on giving.
By REBECCA MEISER

You’re Breathing All Wrong*
Improve your health, sleep, and well-being.
By James Nestor froM the Book Breath

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

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 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

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