Many of us fall back on folk medicine remedies for ailments, whether they’re proven to be effective or not. We asked editors at some of our Reader’s Digest editions around the world to share those ...

Here's how to relieve the itching and get steps on preventing hives and avoiding your triggers. As small as jujubes or as large as saucers, hives are an allergic reaction that take the form of itchy ...

Bruises are an inevitable part of life, but they can also be painful and unsightly. Here’s what you can do to reduce the pain and encourage faster fading. You’ve had a bump, blow, or knock to your ...

Grown only in Canada, Hemp Hearts add a subtle nutty flavor to this recipe.

The perfect way to add a real dose of health to your cocktail. An alcohol-based infusion takes fives minutes to prepare and four weeks of patience until it’s ready. But it’s worth it. Making your own ...

This dish is basically dessert for breakfast—except it’s filled with good-for-you ingredients.

Not sleeping well? You might be sabotaging yourself. We got Mark Boulos, a neurologist and sleep health expert at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, to share six changes you can make to set yourself up ...

Garden variety grocery store mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses. They contain over a dozen minerals and vitamins, including copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc and B vitamins such as folate. They’re ...

Counteract all that slouching, slumping and even (brace yourself) aging by improving your flexibility and range of motion. Plus, learn the benefits of stretching for seniors. Everyone knew Christine ...

From stretches to workplace ergonomics to electrical stimulation (yep), these self-care tips should help you find sweet relief. Whether it’s a shooting pain or a dull ache, neck pain is extremely ...

In All in her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Mental Health, science writer Misty Pratt explores why women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with mood disorders than men.