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24 Clever Uses for Plastic Bags You Have Lying Around the House

Not just for toting lunch, these handy items are helpful to have around the kitchen and home.

17 of the Best Books to Read as Children (and Adults)

Twilight and The Lorax aren't the only books meant for younger readers that adults can...

Successful People Do These 8 Things Each Weekend

Time management expert Laura Vanderkam reveals the subtle secrets to restorative and productive weekends in...

7 Ways to Grill Juicy Burgers and Steaks

Get fired up for juicy burgers and tender steaks!

10 Reasons You Keep Overeating

Whom you eat with, how you feel about working out, and more surprising moves could...

8 Annoying Chores With Unexpected Scientific Health Benefits

Why washing dishes, making your bed, dusting, and other common chores can lower stress, boost...

8 Brilliant Ways Babies Are Way Smarter Than You Think

Chubby, cherubic, and drooly, sure. But babies are much more than lovable lumps, according to...

Successful People Do These 10 Things After Work

It’s not all work and no play. Here’s how successful people manage to de-stress, work...

The Annoying Reasons You’re Always Late, and How to Outsmart Them

Punctually challenged or trying to reform someone who is? Figuring out your time-sucking triggers is...

The Healthiest Approach to Daylight Saving Time

Whether you're upset about the lost hour or excited about the longer days, make sure...

What Your Exercise Style Predicts About Your Health

Love yoga, or exercising first thing in the morning? Here's what your workout routine says...

Attention Early Birds! 12 Times Shopping Early in the Morning Can Save You Money

Who knew that morning is the best time to save money? But it’s true: All...

The 2015 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands in America

We asked more than 4,500 Americans to vote for the products they trust across 40...

8 Handy Ways You Can Use Popsicle Sticks to Solve Your Problems

Tongue depressors, craft sticks, little wooden thingies: Whatever you want to call them, Popsicle sticks...

11 Stunningly Simple Nature Photos to Get You Psyched About Spring

Spring may be slow to sprout this year, but these beautiful photos of early signs...

Jeff Bauman: One Year After the Boston Marathon Bombing

We spoke to the survivor on how his life has changed since April 15, 2013.

Benefits of Reading: Getting Smart, Thin, Healthy, Happy

A love of reading can protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease, slash stress levels, encourage...

How to Stop Procrastinating: Top Tricks

Research shows 95 percent of people put off till tomorrow what they could do today,...

6 Famous Writers Who Were Masters at Procrastinating

The creative process is rarely standard. In her book Odd Type Writers, Celia Blue Johnson...

How the Brain Works With Google, GPS, and Other Technologies

See how five technologies scramble your brain: GPS turns you into a terrible driver, Google...

Harley Pasternak’s Recipes for a Celebrity Body

The genius trainer behind Hollywood’s most enviable figures reveals his delicious smoothie recipes that spur...

7 Hilarious Facts About Flatulence (from One Serious Medical Journal)

File this one under, “and they decided to study this WHY?” In an almost-unbelievably titled...

4 New Reasons You Should Know Your Blood Type

What’s in a blood type? Potentially a lot, according to several recent studies that correlate...

5 Old-Time Cures That Can Kill

As RD’s health editor, I’m always on the lookout for clever home cures for everyday...

Why We All Need a ‘Designated Texter’

Have you seen any of the sobering anti-texting-and-driving commercials for AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign?...

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