Reader's Digest UK

Reader's Digest magazine is bursting with stories, articles, advice, recipes, reviews, tips, jokes and anecdotes. Each issue is small enough to fit in your handbag or pocket, but big enough and perfectly informed to keep you entertained for. We have regular features covering health, travel, money, food, home and garden, as well as recommendations and reviews on entertainment, books and technology. Plus, have a go at our beat the cartoonist, trivia quiz and other fun and games on offer each and every month.

Reader’s Digest

The Power Of Words

Over To You • LETTERS ON THE March ISSUE

POETRY CORNER

Tennis Is Our Game

SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY

Dances With The Daffodils • Olly Mann explains why a specific fete in Thriplow that marks the start of spring is his favourite event

Sean Penn “I Feel Very Alive” • The Oscar-winning actor on human resilience, humanitarian work, and his latest film, Black Flies

Lea Salonga I REMEMBER… • Lea Salonga is musical royalty. A child star in the Philippines, she originated the title role in Miss Saigon in the West End aged 18. The role catapulted her international career and sealed her place in musical theatre history, with both Olivier and Tony Award wins. She was the first Asian actor to play both Éponine and Fantine in Les Misérables on Broadway and has voiced two Disney princesses

THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR (AND SUGAR SUBSTITUTES!) • It’s no secret that we have a serious addiction. Here’s how to cut back on the sweet stuff, once and for all

Walk Of Life • Putting one foot in front of another is simple, convenient and great for body and mind. But how do you make the most of every step?

What Folks Should Know About Strokes

Happy Days • Dr Max explores an intriguing question: is the pursuit of happiness more significant than the quest for purpose?

The Doctor Is In • Dr Max Pemberton

Eye Health Epidemic • What’s behind the sharp increase in short-sightedness?

I Tried It … Exercises To Relieve Tech Neck

Stand Tall, Ladies • Shorter men may be having their moment, but where are the tall women?

Relationship Advice • Monica Karpinski

Love Apptually • If you’re looking for love in later life, you’re not alone. More Brits over 50 are dating than ever before. And online dating has become one of the most popular ways for singletons to find each other, with many sites specifically tailored for seniors. Amanda Riley-Jones meets three inspiring couples who logged on to find long-lasting love

100 WORD-STORY Competition THE WINNER REVEAL • After an exciting few months filled with countless submissions and votes, it’s time to unveil the winners of our 100-word-story competition.

Win £200 to spend at Balmonds

Sam Quek: If I Ruled The World • Sam Quek MBE is an Olympic gold medalwinning hockey player, team captain on A Question of Sport and host of podcast series Amazing Starts Here

Under The GRANDFLUENCE Suzi Grant • After working in TV and radio as an author and nutritionist, Suzi Grant started a blog (alternativeageing.net) and an Instagram account (@alternativeageing). She talks to Ian Chaddock about "positive ageing”

GET A GREEN(ER) THUMB

My Britain: Cheltenham

Win 2 x £100 to spend at the English Cheesecake Company

JOURNEY TO SALTEN, NORWAY, UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN • Here, far from the crowds, in opal clarity, from May to September, the sun knows no rest. As soon as it’s about to set, it rises again

WIN A ONE-NIGHT LUXURY STAY AT THE WITCHERY

My Great Escape: Sharm El Sheikh • Our reader Lena Walton revisits the Red Sea in a trip to the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh

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