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Discover the latest health news, along with practical tips on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle by improving your diet and moving more. From proven home remedies to advice on managing and preventing chronic health conditions, we’ll keep you looking and feeling your best.

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This Is What Really Causes an Enlarged Heart, According to a Heart Doctor

An enlarged heart is a serious condition, but luckily, there are usually signs something's wrong long before diagnosis.


10 Questions You Absolutely Must Ask on a First Date

Got first date jitters? According to relationship and wellness expert Deepak Kashyap, these 10 questions will not only serve to...


9 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Start a New Running Workout

When you commit to a running program for the first time, you expect to break a sweat and lose some...


Everything You Need to Know About Adult Acne (But Didn’t Want to Ask)

Here's what causes adult acne—and what you need to do to get rid of it now.




Urinary Incontinence: The Common Health Problem in Men That No One Talks About

Guys, urinary incontinence isn't just for women. Here's everything men need to know about bladder leakage but were too embarrassed...


The Real Reason Stephen Hawking Outlived His Fatal Disease By 55 Years

We knew him as the brilliant physicist who deepened our understanding of black holes and the theory of relativity. But...


The Scientific Reason Why You Should Have Sex Before Going to Bed Tonight

Trust us, your sleep will get a huge boost from it.


Thinning Hair? Doctors Recommend This At-Home Trick

When your locks start looking less lustrous, you could spend a fortune on special shampoos, masks, supplements, and high-tech treatments,...


8 Earache Remedies—and Which Ones Are Worth Trying

It's a common health mystery: Why does your ear hurt? And, more importantly, how do you stop the pain? We...


Carson Kressly’s Guide to Dressing with Confidence—at Any Age

Although most of us can only dream of a full wardrobe makeover from Carson Kressly, we can all benefit from...


Reader’s Digest Health Report: March 2018

We've rounded up the three most fascinating medical discoveries from around the world in this month's health report.


10 Secrets for Choosing a Health Club

Finding the right spot to go to is half the battle to getting fit. Find out what to look for...


Studies Say Handwriting Will Make You (and Your Kids) Smarter

Choosing a pen over a keyboard does wonders for your memory.


7 Silent Signs of Serotonin Syndrome

Symptoms can range from mild to severe—and if left untreated—can even be deadly.



How This Mother of Four Turned Her Passion for Fitness Into an Exciting New Career

For Nichelle Laus, overcoming a childhood trauma led to kick-boxing, police work and, ultimately, a new life as a business...


Princess Diana Helped Create This One Beauty Product (and You Might Already Have It!)

Turns out, the People’s Princess had a few secret cosmetic skills up her sleeve.


I Met My First Love at 10 Years Old—and I Still Think About Him More Than 50 Years Later

"Thomas had a healthy crop of black hair, thick eyelashes, and a smile that made me look away and blush....


Finland Found a Way to Prevent Childhood Bullying—Here’s How

Finland has taken a unique approach to bullying in schools, and we could be next.


A Relationship Expert Reveals the 4 Factors that Create Romantic Chemistry. Do You Have Them?

The exact reason you click with some people and not with others.


The One Exercise That Will Flatten Your Stomach in 10 Minutes

Jelly belly, no more. Here's how you can get a flat stomach in a pinch.


How This 71-Year-Old Marathon Runner Stays Just as Fit as She Was at 20

She's been running marathons for 50 years and won't stop now.


These 2 Exercises Can Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease in Half

These two routines have been found to be fairly effective at warding off heart disease.