How Doctors Are Mending Broken Hearts
Rapid and more effective treatments at specialist cardiology centers are curbing Europe’s No. 1 killer
Reader’s Digest Health Report: October 2017
We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for October.
8 Smells That Can Make You Happier, According to Science
The key to happiness might be right under your nose.
This is Why You Hate the Sound of Your Own Voice, According to Science
Good news: You're probably the only one who thinks it's annoying.
22 Secrets Pain Doctors Won’t Tell You
Learn what pain doctors are really thinking when you visit them, and how you can better manage your symptoms.
33 Secrets Hospitals Don’t Want to Tell You (But Every Patient Should Know)
No one looks forward to a hospital stay, but these insider tips from doctors and nurses will help ensure you...
The Health Screening You Must Have
With early diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, thousands of lives could be saved
Waking Nightmares: One Woman’s Battle with Sleep Hallucinations
After years of terrifying hallucinations, I finally learned to stop worrying and love sleep.
The Pros and Cons of Coffee, According to Science
We all love our cup of java, but the jury's still out: Is coffee healthy or harmful? Here's what recent...
Reader’s Digest Health Report: Summer 2017
We've rounded up the 14 best medical discoveries from around the world for the summer of 2017.
12 Things Your Podiatrist Won’t Tell You
What favourite shoe keeps podiatrists in business? What do podiatrists wish you'd do before your appointment? Here's what your podiatrist...
The Scary Things That Happen to Your Brain When You’re Stressed—And How to Calm Down
Your brain takes a beating when anxiety gets out of hand. Here’s how stress affects your brain—and how to calm...
Think Twice Before Eating These 10 Breakfast Foods
A healthy breakfast can set the tone for nutritious choices all day long. Consider these not-so-healthy breakfast foods sabotage.
Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil and You Might Just “Forget to Die”
Find out about the incredible health benefits of this grocery store staple, and how to make sure you get the...
7 Doctor-Approved Natural Remedies
A plant fix over a prescription drug? Some doctors swear by it.
Yes, There’s a Reason Doctors Have Such Sloppy Handwriting—Here’s Why
It isn't just a coincidence all your doctors have bad handwriting.
8 Strange Body Parts and Their Surprising Purposes
Some parts of our body get more credit than others. Read up on the fascinating bits you've never considered.
8 Foods You Didn’t Know Can Defend Against Bug Bites
Can eating certain foods help prevent bug bites? You bet! Start chomping on these foods before your next outdoor adventure...
40 Secrets Surgeons Won’t Tell You
Surgeons have our lives in their hands, but most of us know more about the people who cut our hair...
11 Public Places with the Most Germs
Makes you nervous, doesn’t it? Relax. It takes just a little common sense and attention to protect yourself from public...
Some of the Greatest Thinkers in the World Had This Productivity Trick in Common
The surprisingly simple tip worked for Darwin, Dickens and other history-making thinkers.
11 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary in Just One Day
The average Canadian has a vocabulary in the thousands. Try these tricks to make sure yours stacks up!
Successful People Do These 12 Things on Their Commute
You could squander time on Facebook, or you could take a tip from how these successful people think. Find out...
10 Surprising Things That Could Happen When You Start Doing Yoga
There's more to this centuries-old practice than meets the eye. So roll out your yoga mat and check out the...
10 Reasons Why You’re Always Getting Bitten by Mosquitoes
Whom they love to bite, where they like to hang out, and which repellents they hate the most.
8 Things You Shouldn’t Do While Tired
It goes without saying that you shouldn’t drive or, um, operate heavy machinery, but these surprising moves are also a...
8 Genius Habits Your 80-Year-Old Brain Will Thank You for Doing Today
Senior moments? Not anymore. Maintain a healthy brain and improve your memory and cognitive function with these smart habits.
30 Healthy Snacks No Adult Has to Feel Guilty About Eating
Snackaholics, rejoice! Beat between-meal blahs with a month's worth of tasty and creative healthy snacks for adults.
Weapons of Mouth Destruction
These habits are good for your health but bad for your teeth
