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Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

You Are Not Alone

Making friends isn’t always easy, but it’s worth the effort. Studies show that a social circle is good for the body as well as the soul.

4 min  |

June 2017
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

The Roses of Fairhope

Finally the author, his mother, and her two sisters set off on a road trip into the past.

2 min  |

May 2017
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

When You're Away, The Cats And Dogs Will Play

PET OWNERS may wish they could cuddle with their furry companions all day, but someone’s got to work to bring home the kibble. These tips should help keep your four-legged charges happy while they’re alone, which will make coming home to them all the sweeter.

1 min  |

May 2017
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Office De-stress Ideas

When the heat is on at work, these tips can help.

3 min  |

May 2017
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Where The Wild Things Are In The Suburbs

When we forage on the edges of our town’s sprawl, my family discovers not only incredible edibles but also timeless joy.

2 min  |

May 2017
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

They Gave Millions To Charity

In life, they were humble SECRETARIES, TEACHERS, and JANITORS. When they died, they were richer than anyone knew—and they GAVE MILLIONS TO CHARITY

7 min  |

February 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

America's Greatest Road Shows

VACATIONS ARE WONDERFUL, but these quirky roadside attractions prove that getting there is often half the fun

4 min  |

February 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

A Love Without Limits

Some people thought that a couple with Down syndrome shouldn’t marry. But after 25 years, Paul and Kris Scharoun-DeForge are still going strong.

4 min  |

February 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

A Flag's Long Journey Home

One early morning last winter, someone broke into Shawn Marceau’s truck.

3 min  |

February 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

The Car On The Ledge

It was rush hour on the morning of June 1 in the West Texas city of San Angelo.

1 min  |

February 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

13 Things Amazing Facts About Salt

Salt was so valuable in ancient Rome that soldiers were sometimes paid with it. In fact, the word salary comes from the Latin word sal, for salt. When a soldier was doing a lousy job, his paycheck might be cut, which is how we got the expression “not worth his salt.”

3 min  |

February 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

7 Surprising Ways Cold Weather Helps Your Body

We think of winter as cold and flu season, but the chilly temperatures have powerful biological upsides too

2 min  |

October 2018
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Scout's Honor

A middle-aged man braves bugs, leaky tents, and a mess hall with 300 screaming kids to see if he finally has the makings of a Boy Scout

7 min  |

October 2018
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Heaven Can't Wait

On a Good Friday long ago, a curious boy was determined to witness Gods mysterious ways in all their forms

4 min  |

October 2018
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

How To Conquer Panic Attacks

Inexplicable feelings of mortal terror strike 6 million Americans. Here is one womans journey back to reassurance.

6 min  |

October 2018
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Top 8 Superstitions Of The Rich And Famous

Most of us have an irrational fear or habit. Famous folks often seem to go one step further.

2 min  |

October 2018
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

The Best Made-Up Words Ever

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean— neither more nor less.” — Through the looking glass.

3 min  |

December 2018/January 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

The Last Bad Day

Survivors of the USS Indianapolis spent days bobbing in the sea, enduring sharks, blistering sun, and dehydration. How they conducted themselves in the water and afterward is an affirmation of life.

4 min  |

July - August 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

This Is Your Brain On Stress

Losing your cool when the unexpected happens can have dire results. But you can train your mind to handle chaos.

3 min  |

July - August 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

We Found A Fix

9 Tricks to Improve Your Life*

2 min  |

July - August 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

13 Truths About CBD

If you’re seeing these three letters on products ranging from capsules to cappuccinos, along with enticing claims that CBD relieves stress, chronic pain, and more, you may wonder whether this new health craze is for real.

4 min  |

July - August 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

How To Get The Sleep You Need

Science-backed strategies for superior slumber

5 min  |

May 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

13 Things - Surprising Innovations from World War I

The idea of fiddling with the clock has been around since antiquity, but it was not until World War I that governments around the globe officially adopted daylight saving time.

3 min  |

November 2018
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

I Am The Food On Your Plate - Eggs

A Force of Nature—and in Kitchens.

4 min  |

April 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

13 Things - You Can Prevent Many Cancers

One in six deaths worldwide is from cancer, yet research shows that at least 42 percent of cancers could be prevented. Along with healthy eating and not smoking, add these habits to your list of ways to lower your risk.

4 min  |

April 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

How To Plan For Retirement– At Any Age

One family prepares for its financial future and provides insights for the rest of us.

6 min  |

April 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

The Old Man Versus The Mountain

It wasn’t the first time Bill McDonnell had blazed his own trail in the wilderness. But at 92, he had slowed a bit. And this time, he was really lost.

10+ min  |

June 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

The Tv Doctor Who Saved A Life

A man with special needs is determined to meet the star of his favorite medical drama. (The finale is a real tearjerker.)

10 min  |

June 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

My Dad's Greatest Lesson

Comedian Jay Leno knew that his father had heart, but one woman’s memory revealed just how big it was

2 min  |

June 2019
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Let's Do The Time Warp

The calendar doesn’t lie, but these surprising historical mash-ups show why the years can fly by one day and crawl the next.

3 min  |

June 2019