Lifestyle
Reader's Digest UK
Air Frying Tonight
They're popular and they're energy efficient, but how healthy are air fryers?
1 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Up-Close: St John's Wort
In this abridged extract from The Ethnobotanical by Sarah E Edwards, she explores the history of St John's wort, known for its medicinal uses
3 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Bitten By The Dance Bug
MY EXERCISE REGIMEN now includes 40 minutes of vigorous dance in the kitchen just before bedtime. I leap into the air like a youthful Nureyev, performing a grand jeté to the left and then one to the right. Next it’s tap work, madly stamping the ground like a frenzied Fred Astaire.
2 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Visions Of The FUTURE
How the Vision Pro could be as big as the iPhone
3 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
September Fiction
A rich novel about the rocky relationship of a young woman and her mother is our fiction pick of the month
2 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
The Lure of Local Markets
Paola Westbeek explains the magic and wonder of wandering food markets while on holiday to learn about cuisine and culture
4 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Should You Fix Your Energy?
With the return of fixed deals, is it worth switching to one, and will it save you money?
3 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
A Nation Of Saunas And Startups
Estonia has become one of Europe's most intriguing destinations
7 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Flying The Nest
For a parent whose child has grown up and recently left home, feelings of unexpected pain and even grieving can arise. Here's how to deal with empty nest syndrome
6 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Reunited
How DNA testing is bringing families together
9 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
If I Ruled The World Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel is a Grammy-nominated acoustic guitarist who spent decades filling stadiums across Europe as a rock 'n' roll lead guitarist. His new album, Accomplice Two, was released to rave reviews
2 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
My Britain: Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast is named for its abundance of fossils scattered along its shores. Particular fossil hotspots include Lyme Regis and Charmouth, where it’s not inconceivable that you could stumble across your own ammonite or belemnite one sunny morning.
6 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
IT'S A WIN-WIN
Celebrating other people's victories can bring on more of our own
5 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Professional Matchmaking Is Having A Comeback
Could it fix modern dating?
2 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Facing The Flu Facts
AT FIRST I wasn’t sure what was happening. I felt achy but shrugged it off as the result of an overzealous session at the gym. A few hours later though, a headache came on.
2 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Heart Of The Matter
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and obesity make it more likely you'll develop cardiovascular disease, but other risk factors might surprise you
2 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
The Upside of Anxiety
How to worry well
7 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Ruth Rogers I REMEMBER...
New York-born Ruth Rogers (75) launched the River Cafe in Hammersmith, West London with her late cochef partner Rose Gray in 1987.
5 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Harrison Ford "I Love Being Older"
The screen legend opens up about his long path to success, ageing, and his final Indiana Jones film
5 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Pretty Old Things
From watching tinkering videos, Olly Mann realises a love of retro and repaired items
3 min |
September 2023
Reader's Digest UK
7 Ways To Boost Your Summer Self-Esteem
Try a few proven strategies to improve your confidence now and set yourself up for sunnier times ahead
2 min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
The End Of The Streaming Wars?
Why the flood of new TV shows may be over
3 min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
How To Host An Alfresco Dinner Party
Our food columnist Paola Westbeek says to ignore rules and rigidity when hosting
4 min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
ARE LOYALTY CARD CHANGES GOOD OR BAD For Your Money?
THE LAST YEAR has seen significant changes to the way big loyalty schemes work, most recently at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Boots and Morrisons. There’s been the growth of “member-only” pricing, though those gains have been offset by changes to the value of some points schemes
4 min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
My Great Escape: Idyllic Île de Ré
Our reader Leah Rottier shares her escape to France’s stunning Île de Ré, an island of bicycles and donkeys
1 min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
My 22-Month Journey Of Discovery
A lone canoeist crosses America in search of what binds its people together
9 min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
Fascinating Facts About Sand
You might think of all sand as boring beige. But sand comes in every colour
3 min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
PLAYING TO WIN
FIVE WOMEN OF FOOTBALL WHO ARE INSPIRING A WORLD OF GIRLS
10+ min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
If I Ruled The World: Christopher Somerville
Christopher Somerville is a prolific travel writer and the walking correspondent for The Times. His book, Walking the Bones of Britain, is published this month
2 min |
August 2023
Reader's Digest UK
IT'S WORTH WAITING FOR
To enjoy life more, embrace anticipation
5 min |