Reader's Digest UK

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Reader’s Digest

In This Issue…

Over To You • LETTERS ON THE October ISSUE

SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY

Letters To Santa • This month, Olly Mann takes a leaf from his son’s book and writes his own letter to Jolly Old Saint Nick…

Aled Jones On Singing, Setbacks And The Snowman • The singer, TV and radio presenter recalls becoming the soundtrack to everyone’s Christmas as a 14-year-old soprano, and releasing a children’s book

I REMEMBER… Paul Nicholas • All-round entertainer Paul Nicholas (76) has enjoyed success in the pop charts, on TV and in musical theatre. He looks back at working with David Bowie, playing Jesus and meeting Hollywood legends

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO YOUR • The bacteria in your intestines affects whether you’ll have allergies, your risk of depression—and even how well your medication works GUT

Thirst For Knowledge • Whether it’s water, juice, booze or hot beverages, let’s drink to your good health!

How To Keep Your Bathroom Bug-Free • As much as the bathroom is where you get clean, it can also be pretty unhygienic

Ask The Expert: Happy Holidays • Dr Alka Patel is a GP, lifestyle medicine physician and the founder of Lifestyle First, which aims to empower people to take care of their health and happiness

Breaking The Cycle • A deeply traumatised young patient is shown that her life matters

The Doctor Is In

Stop Memories Going Missing • Fed up with losing things? Fight forgetfulness with the help of our memory expert, Jonathan Hancock

Christmas Traditions • WE'RE KEEPING

My Britain: Harrogate

If I Ruled The World Justin Hawkins • Justin Hawkins is the frontman of the British rock band, The Darkness. Their new album Motorheart comes out on November 19 via Cooking Vinyl. The band will be touring the UK throughout November and December

Reunited With Her Rescuers • Thirty-five years after two fishermen plucked a young girl from the Pacific Ocean, a podcast leads to a remarkable reunion

THE ELECTRIC REVOLUTION: WHAT’S NEXT? • BATTERY POWER FOR MOTORING SEEMS INEVITABLE NOW, BUT WHAT FORM WILL THE CAR OF THE FUTURE REALLY TAKE?

CHASING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS • Visiting Canada’s Northwest Territories in search of a primeval encounter with nature

My Great Escape: The Darling Dales • Our reader Suzanna Kyle explores the Yorkshire Dales

OLD GRIFFITH PARK ZOO Los Angeles

Staying Warm This Winter • Evenings are getting colder, nights are drawing in and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

12 Top tips for staying winter

Find Some Extra Money For Christmas And 2022 • Christmas is the hardest time of the year to save or build on your finances, but it’s possible

It’s A Wrap • Add a homemade touch to your festivities with these tags

'Tis The Season To Embrace Frivolous Festive Fashion • Bec Oakes discusses her sartorial plans for this year’s festive season

Much Kneaded • Jenessa Williams investigates the beauty and wellbeing benefits of handheld massage guns

World Kitchen Ukraine: Borscht

MIA’S MEATBALLS

SILENT NIGHT

4 Of the greatest classic Christmas films

TELEVISION

A classical...