Reader's Digest Canada

Canada's most read, most trusted magazine. Inspiring real-life stories, laugh-out-loud humour, and insightful articles about health, lifestyles, and truly remarkable Canadians, Reader's Digest touches your life and connects you to the world around you -- now that's "life well shared".

Reader’s Digest Canada

Looking for Love

Running for Redemption • Once imprisoned, John McAvoy found a new life through the power of sport—and he’s helping disadvantaged youth do the same

RESTORING CARIBBEAN WATERSHEDS

LIFE’S LIKE THAT

When the World Spins • Vertigo is surprisingly common. Here’s how to handle it.

At-Home Treatment • For the most common type of vertigo, BPPV, your doctor may suggest the Epley manoeuvre. Perform each step as shown, holding each position for 30 to 60 seconds.

IT’S A KIND WORLD, AFTER ALL

LAUGHTER • THE BEST MEDICINE

A Dill-icious Creation • There’s a lot of goodness packed into this tangy snack

AS KIDS SEE IT

Mind-Bending Facts About Yoga

QUOTABLE QUOTES

WHAT A GREAT IDEA! • Ingenious innovations that are making the world a better place

An AI-Powered Diagnostic Tool

Mushrooms for the Win

Capturing the Clean Water of Fog

SIMMER DOWN • Eight compelling reasons your body wants you to dial back the stress in your life

The Power of 26 Letters • My son’s message of support may have changed a stranger’s life

AGAINST THE RAGING RIVER • Two canoeists learn a painful lesson: In unfamiliar waters, caution trumps bravado

“SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED”

TO HELL AND BACK • The Darvaza crater in Turkmenistan is known as the Gates of Hell. I stood on its edge—and lived to tell the tale.

PLIGHT of the NAVIGATOR • Do you get lost easily? Are our phones making things worse? Find out how our brains help us stay on course, and how you can improve your wayfinding skills.

MORE HOT THAN AIR • Switching to a heat pump saved us money and reduced our carbon footprint

What to Look for If You’re Thinking of Buying a Heat Pump

ELOPEMENT SPRINGS ETERNAL • At the ripe age of 65, we decided to run away and get married

IN SEARCH OF SUNKEN TREASURE • THE SS PACIFIC, WHICH SANK IN 1875, WAS THOUGHT TO HOLD A FORTUNE IN GOLD. ONE MAN SPENT DECADES LOOKING FOR IT.

Brain GAMES • SHARPEN YOUR MIND

SUDOKU

TRIVIA

Puzzle of Love

WORD POWER

A Trusted Friend