Neena Samuel, Author at Reader's Digest

Parenting
33 Things Your Child’s Teacher Won’t Tell You

A look inside a teacher’s mind could help you understand lesson plans and maybe even guide your child to perform better.
Saving Money
20 Secrets Your Bank Teller Won’t Tell You

We talked to bank tellers, branch managers, and other banking officials to find out more about the place where you keep your money.
Parenting
More Things Your Child’s Teacher Won’t Tell You

Discover insider secrets to help you and your child survive this school year.
Advice
13 Things Your Bank Won’t Tell You
Everyday Wellness
Prescription Drug Precautions

Read these tips before you take prescription drugs.
Everyday Wellness
Should I Call In Sick?

Q: I have a cold. Should I take the day off from work or tough it out and go in?

A: Stay home for the first day or two, especially if you have a fever over 100 degrees and are coughing up greenish mucus, a possible sign of bronchitis or … Read More
Everyday Wellness
The Vitamin Myth

Google “vitamins” and you get 50 million results and the wildest claims you can imagine. That’s almost six times more than what you get for “Brad Pitt,” but the descriptions are just as breathless. As you navigate the maze of sites, you… Read More
Everyday Wellness
Tooth Be Told

You might not be replacing your toothbrush often enough (we know, it’s hard to find the color you like). The American Dental Association recommends you trade in your toothbrush every three to four months, or earlier if it’s frayed or … Read More
Fitness
Get Fit, Stay Safe

Exercising alone or at night can be risky if cars can’t see you, or if you’re hurt and need help. New gear that can help make that walk, run or bike ride safer:
Conditions
10 Diseases Doctors Miss

Like Joyce Dixon, millions of Americans spend years suffering from unexplained health problems. Here, some of the diseases most often missed:

HEART DISEASE Coronary heart disease, the leading cause of heart attacks, is America’s No. 1 … Read More
Parenting
Uncommon Courtesy

A woman heads into a popular New York City coffee shop on a chilly winter morning. Just ahead of her, a man drops a file full of documents. The woman pauses, and stoops to help gather the papers. Six blocks away, a different man enters … Read More