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.

Good Thinking!

Readers, Rejoice!

Walking Tall • A man with a troubled past saves a life. Two months later, he does it again.

Things Not to Say in Your Wedding Speech

GLAD TO HEAR IT • 3 STORIES TO Make Your Day

LIFE IN THESE United States

HAPPY GRANDPARENTS' DAY! • Got plans on Sept. 7? Clear the calendar if anyone calls you Grandma, Grandpa, Meemaw or Pops—that day is dedicated to you! You may even come away with a story like these:

BEST PET PALS

"A World Without Pants" • And other crazy art my buddies and I made, to laugh at a time when we might’ve cried

Moving the Pocket

Say No with JOMO

Chess, Mate?

HUMOR in UNIFORM

ALL in a Day's WORK

AS THE OLD SAYING SHOULD GO…

So to Speak • A language lover gets put through the paces

Summer's Best in Season • Serve up some delicious, healthy produce now, while it’s fresh

What Are You Doing Wednesday?

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE • Many studies have linked health benefits to drinking coffee, but a recent study by scientists at Harvard and Tulane universities found that the benefits are specifically linked to the time of day people drink the brew. After examining the health and habits of more than 40,000 adults, the scientists found that drinking coffee only in the morning hours was associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death from all causes compared to not drinking coffee. Interestingly, people who drank coffee all day did not experience the same risk reduction.

LAUGHTER THE BEST Medicine

PICTIONARY • Artist Nadia Tolstoy lets her drawings do all the talking for her. Can you guess what phrases they represent? Answers are below.

THAT REALLY HAPPENED?! • The true story behind the stories you love are often not only stranger than fiction, they’re also sometimes funnier—or scarier!

IN A PERFECT WORLD • With simple life hacks and grand visions, readers share their contributions to utopia

TRAINING TO BECOME A TEACHER • Mrs. Korthaus taught me everything I needed to know, even before I had students of my own

Nerds, Unite!

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORIES • Confidence in journalism is at an all-time low. Here's what we do to get the reporting right.

ADRIFT ON AN ENDLESS SEA • WHEN THE CURRENT SWEPT NATHAN AND KIM MAKER FAR FROM THEIR DIVE BOAT, ALL THEY HAD WAS EACH OTHER

Get Me to the Church on Time • Nothing would keep this dad from his daughter’s wedding. Not power outages, not floods, not even one of the largest hurricanes on record.

GOOD NEWS ABOUT BRAIN CANCER • An experimental new treatment makes tumors melt away

Join the Dull Men's Club?! • Finally, a meeting of the (mundane) minds. Just don’t get too excited.

Dull and Duller

The Thursday Murder Club • Starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie

The RD List

QUOTABLE QUOTES

POINT TO PONDER

The ORBISCULATE Challenge

WORD POWER • As Labor Day approaches, many of us will soon trade our flip-flops and out-of-office messages for buzzing alarms and business attire. (Bummer!) These work-themed words will help you circle back to reality. Ready to exceed expectations? Go the extra mile to page 126 for the answers.

Paging Dr. Healy

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