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.

My Favorite Feel-Good Food

What Makes Bladder Control Underwear Actually Work?

Written in the Sand

Your Wish Has Been Granted • Seniors are seeing their dreams come true, thanks to a former Olympic athlete

GLAD TO HEAR IT • 3 STORIES TO Make Your Day

BEST PET PALS

LIFE IN THESE United States

WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE

LIFE WELL LIVED Warning: This Fruit May Orbisculate! • Two siblings honor their father by trying to get his made-up word into the dictionary

In the (Bean) Bag

Let's All Go to the Fair

ALL in a Day's WORK

THAT'S THE JOB FOR ME!

My Summer To-Do List • How it started … and how it's going

HUMOR in UNIFORM

Beat the Heat • How to stay cool when temperatures soar

SPARKLING OR STILL? • If you're trying to lose weight, drinking carbonated water might help your efforts at least a little. New Japanese research suggests that carbonated water may help promote weight loss by lowering blood glucose levels and helping keep blood sugar levels stable. Without large spikes or dips to blood sugar, the body can burn fat more efficiently. While the scientists say that sparkling water alone is unlikely to lead to significant weight loss, it can't hurt to add some to your daily routine, since every little bit helps.

LAUGHTER THE BEST Medicine

STOP ACTING LIKE AN ANIMAL! • The Comedy Wildlife Photo competition caught some animals in pretty wild situations.

DIG IN! • CLASSIC COMFORT FOODS FROM ALL 50 STATES

SUN, FUN & PLASTIC SURGERY? • Americans are packing their bags and heading abroad for more affordable health care. Is that a good idea?

Wait, I've Seen This Movie Before

‘Without You I Wouldn't Be Alive Anymore’ • A Georgia grandmother and a young German man are forever connected, thanks to a lifesaving donation

Now, That's Rich!

YES, DRIVING IS MORE DANGEROUS NOW • After decades of declining fatality rates, more people are speeding, plowing through intersections, and driving impaired

It's a (Cow)Boy!

Oh, the Places You'll Go! • Proof that the best souvenir you can bring home from a trip is a hilarious story

FULL SPEED AHEAD • THE TEEN WAS TRAPPED IN A CAR ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL. COULD IT BE STOPPED BEFORE HE RAN OUT OF ROAD?

Adonis Sr.

Oops! • Some of the greatest minds in history went to their graves lamenting their most influential work. Like these eight groundbreakers …

They've Got Their Hearts Set on the Heartland

Stick • Starring Owen Wilson

Materialists • Starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans

The RD List

QUOTABLE QUOTES

POINT TO PONDER

The ORBISCULATE Challenge

WORD POWER • Grab your sunblock and toss this magazine into your tote—we're heading to the beach! This ocean-themed quiz is a perfect way to spend a lazy summer afternoon, whether on the deck of a sailboat or with your toes in the sand. When you're done, head under the boardwalk to p. 118 for the answers.

She Sells Seashells …

ANSWERS

WHERE, OH WHERE