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Leila El Shennawy

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How Music Therapy is Changing People’s Lives

From boosting the immune system to reducing stress, the benefits of music therapy are being embraced by modern medicine.

Do Weighted Blankets Really Work?

If you wrestle with insomnia, you may be tempted to try gizmos that promise better...

The Surprising Health Benefits of Cold-Water Therapy

Submerging your body into icy depths may not sound appealing, but for devotees of cold-water...

I Adopted My First Dog at 65, and Everything Changed

At first I didn’t think of Casey and me as “us.” But before long I...

As the Lion Bit Down, the Man Felt Sure He Was About to Die

A classic Drama in Real Life from the Reader's Digest archives, originally published in 1977.

Move Over Sci-Fi—Here Comes Cli-Fi, or Climate Fiction

Eleanor Catton's latest novel, Birnam Wood, ushers in a new era of science fiction.

A Visit From This Bright Yellow Bird is a Sure Sign of Spring

It’s not every day that a yellow warbler visits your backyard!

By Donating Their Children’s Organs, These Parents Gave Other Families Hope

“Instead of five families mourning the loss of their child, it’s only ours. That’s why...

Why Tipping Etiquette Makes Absolutely No Sense

Figuring out how much to leave for service rendered is more confusing than ever—and it’s...