Reader’s Digest Health Report: November 2017
We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for November.
6 Easy Fixes for Weight Loss Headaches
Headaches can be a painful side-effect of your efforts to slim down. Here's how to reduce the severity and frequency...
Survive Basically Anything: 20 Fixes for Life-Threatening Problems and Daily Hassles
Stay calm. Gather your wits. We’re going to get through this together. Here, our experts’ guide for navigating life’s scariest...
The Inspiring Reason People Are Painting Their Pumpkins Teal This Halloween
They make trick-or-treating safe and fun for kids with and without food allergies.
8 Silent Signs You Might Have a Brain Tumour
The symptoms of brain cancer look an awful lot like other everyday ailments, from headaches to depression. Here's when to...
8 Signs of Fibromyalgia You Might Be Ignoring
Tired and achy from your crazy-busy 24/7 lifestyle? If you’ve been suffering from these symptoms without relief, check these signs...
If You Own Any of These 10 Cars, It’s Way More Likely to Get Stolen
Car owners, beware! Even driving an older model doesn’t make you safe.
What the Acne on Every Part of Your Body is Trying to Tell You
The location of your acne is no coincidence.
What You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation
Here's what you should do about atrial fibrillation: the condition that literally makes your heart skip a beat.
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...
Stiff Neck & Fever? Don’t Miss these Subtle Signs of Meningitis
Suffering from a stiff neck, fever and a massive headache? Although these symptoms aren't that uncommon, they're also three of...
6 Tips For Travelling with Diabetes
Even if you’re planning a getaway, your blood-sugar levels should stay put. Jillian Paulmark, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes...
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...
This Easy Chart Will Tell You Which Fish Have the Most Omega-3s
Nothing fishy about it—we all know omega-3s are good for us. But how can we get more into our diets?...
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...
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 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...
20 Tricks to Eating Healthy While Eating Out
Going to a restaurant shouldn't be an excuse to eat unhealthy foods. Follow these tips and you'll enjoy your meal...
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.
Colonoscopy Preparation Tips: What Doctors Tell Their Friends
The physicians of the hit TV show The Doctors share share when to get a colonoscopy and how to prep...
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.
An Inside Glimpse of NFL Player Mike Webster’s Tragic Final Days
In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest in 2003, the former Pittsburgh Steeler centre shrugged off repeated brain...
10 Tips for Healthy, White Teeth
Not only do your teeth help you talk and chew, they can make or break your appearance. Here are 10...
7 Smart Tricks to Prevent Constipation While Travelling
From changes in mealtime to new foods and unfamiliar bathrooms, here are a few tricks on how to plan for...
8 Ways to Naturally Increase Endorphins
Certain aromas, actions and foods can lift your mood by influencing the production of endorphins—the brain's "feel-good" chemicals.
6 Things You Need to Know About Lyme Disease in Canada
There were 522 reported cases of Lyme disease in 2014 in Canada. By 2016, that number had climbed to 987...
9 Simple Things Mosquitoes Absolutely Hate
Any product with DEET is the gold standard for repelling mosquitoes. But the following will tick off a mosquito, too.
3 Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Your toothbrush isn't the only tool capable of protecting your teeth—your diet can be a big factor in keeping your...
