Healthy Living

Ready to live your healthiest life? From the best vitamins and supplements to everyday habits that boost your mental health and wellness, these healthy living tips are a great place to start.

This is How Audrey Hepburn Stayed So Slim (Without Ever Dieting)

Having a Hollywood-ready figure might be simpler than you think.


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.


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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.