Wellness

10 Foods That Can Make You Look Older

Look younger by avoiding these foods whenever possible.


13 Things Dentists Never Put in Their Mouth

Dentists see countless patients each year who broke teeth because they chomped on the wrong thing—food or otherwise. Here are...


50 Ways to Avoid Catching a Cold This Season

Although getting sick as winter approaches seems inevitable, there are actually lots of things you can do to reduce your...


6 Countries with the Longest Lunch Breaks in the World

Canadians, read this and weep: Workers in these countries get two to three times as long for their lunch breaks....


The 15 Best Workouts for People Who Hate Exercise

Hate working out? Allergic to gyms? Don't sweat it. Simply choose one of these fun activities and watch your fitness...


11 Signs Your Workplace Is Toxic

Your work environment can make a huge impact on your health, which is why it's so important to ensure that...


How to Handle Criticism: 3 Ways to Deal with Negative Feedback

Everyone deals with criticism at one point or another, whether it be judgment from family members or critiques at work....


15 Medical Discoveries You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Did you know that vegans and vegetarians score higher than meat eaters on scales measuring depression? We've rounded up the...

The Serious Reason Why You Need to Sleep in the Dark

If you tend to spend half of the night in the living room, drifting in and out of sleep in...


9 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Bed

These bedtime snacks will leave you tossing and turning.


The Surprising Connection Between Sleep Deprivation and Aging

It turns out the older we get, the more likely we are to suffer from sleep deprivation. Dr. Julie Carrier,...


5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Change the World

Changing the entire world is a seemingly impossible task, but we believe change starts small, one person at a time....


This Is Why You Should Avoid Drinking Coffee Before a Flight

Yes, even if it has a 6 a.m. departure time.


11 Things Travelling on a Plane Does to Your Body

Although air travel is generally safe, you can experience some not-so-pleasant side effects at 35,000 feet.



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.


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...

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

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


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...


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.



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.


The One Mistake You’re Making That Could Sabotage Your Workout

Hint: it has to do with which exercise you start your workout with!

Reader’s Digest Health Report: February 2018

We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for February.


Ocular Migraines: The Scary Health Problem No One Talks About

Seeing spots, flashes, or blurry vision? You may be having an ocular migraine, more accurately called a migraine with aura....


Everything You Should Know About Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Is your nose acting up again? Maybe you should start eating spicier foods.


Don’t Be a Flake: Everything You Need to Know About Dandruff

If you've got dandruff, there's more out there for you than just shampoo.



5 Healthier Work Habits North Americans Need to Steal from Europeans

If you work past sunset most days or neglect to use all your vacation time, you're probably North American.