Reader's Digest

In this era of information overload, Reader’s Digest offers something unique: the very best advice, information and inspiration from multiple sources, condensed into an easy-to-read digest. In each issue you’ll get trusted, time-saving insights about Health, Personal Finance, Work, Family, and National issues, PLUS exclusive book excerpts, news-making interviews, and humor.

Nice Going!

The Scarf Bombers

“Give Me the Baby!” • A commuter takes an unexpected detour to stop a distraught parent

GLAD TO HEAR IT • 3 STORIES TO Make Your Day

Alfie and Fred

LIFE • IN THESE United States

Get It Twisted • The loops of this popular snack tell a warm, winding tale

Look Up! Facts About Stargazing

HUMOR in UNIFORM

Allow Me to Mansplain … • If there's one thing we Americans know, it's this: We're a nation of know-it-alls

ALL in a Day’s WORK

CLASS DISMISSED! • Teachers took to Reddit to describe the moment they realized their students might have to repeat a few years:

Prevent the Pain of Shingles • You don't have to suffer, as long as you take two important steps

I TRIED IT … Bone Broth

DOES YOUR DOCTOR'S GENDER MATTER? • Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) analyzed Medicare data from more than 750,000 people over age 65, all hospitalized for urgent medical conditions. They found that patients with female physicians had a lower chance of dying in the hospital or of being readmitted. The finding was true for men and women, though the difference was much more pronounced for the women. While the study didn't determine why a doctor's gender matters, a UCLA rep says, "Female doctors may communicate better with their female patients, making it likelier that these patients provide important information leading to better diagnoses and treatment."

LAUGHTER • THE BEST Medicine

THE NICEST PLACES IN AMERICA

AND THE TOP HONOR GOES TO … PROVO, UTAH

MANUEL’S BIKE SHED • IN SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND

BUTTE, MONTANA

BLUE RIDGE FREE DENTAL CLINIC • IN CASHIERS, NORTH CAROLINA

FORT GREENE • IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

HORSESHOE BEACH, FLORIDA

The NICEST PLACES in AMERICA

THE SPY IN YOUR CAR • MODERN CARS ARE COMPUTERS ON WHEELS. AND LIKE COMPUTERS, THEY CAN BE HACKED, EVEN BY ABUSIVE PARTNERS.

SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS! FOR EVERYBODY! • Are you up to date on your vaccines? Our handy guide will let you know.

HIS BEST FRIEND WAS A 250-POUND WARTHOG … • ONE DAY IT DECIDED TO KILL HIM

Terrified of Turtles • And other “scary stuff” that might surprise you

THE FIRST PHOTOBOMBER… • struck in 1853! And other "new" fads that are actually ancient history.

Super/Man • Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui

Trivial Pursuit • Hosted by LeVar Burton

Nobody Wants This • Starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody

QUOTABLE QUOTES

POINT TO PONDER

Brain GAMES • SHARPEN YOUR MIND

WORD POWER • Look alive, vocab fans! We've corralled 15 vigorous verbs for you to puzzle over. This part of speech is a powerhouse, the engine of any sentence, driving the action. Ready to dive in? Navigate the quiz below, then zoom to the next page to examine the answers.

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