Reader's Digest

In this era of information overload, Reader’s Digest offers something unique: the very best advice, information and inspiration from multiple sources, condensed into an easy-to-read digest. In each issue you’ll get trusted, time-saving insights about Health, Personal Finance, Work, Family, and National issues, PLUS exclusive book excerpts, news-making interviews, and humor.

The Breakfast Club

No Lemonade Here

Under the Sweltering Sky • A retired firefighter knew that a delirious hiker was close to death in the 100-degree heat. Could he coax the much larger man down the mountain and save both their lives?

LIFE IN THESE United States

HE WRITES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS

“Love, Dad” • Need a shoulder to cry on? Maybe a gag to get you through the day? The men of the Dad Letter Project are happy to oblige.

Happy Campers

Off to the Races

Move Over, Spot!

HUMOR in UNIFORM

ALL in a Day's WORK

Dear Pet Sitter … • The most eccentric care instructions, indulged

Under Pressure • Hypertension is on the rise—and it's linked to not only heart disease, but also stroke and cognitive decline

SHARP MEMORY

LAUGHTER THE BEST Medicine

YOU SAID A MEOWFUL! • Cats have a knack for knocking things off counters. To honor that adorable—albeit messy—trait, here are knock-knock jokes from The Impawsibly Good Book of Cat Jokes (Chronicle Books), edited by Thomas Nowak.

Rise & Dine • THE BEST BREAKFAST IN EVERY STATE

OUR DATA, OURSELVES? • Wearable trackers—from smart watches to rings—can give you stats on everything from your daily step count to minutes of REM sleep. But does more information lead to better health?

TIPS FOR TRACKING SMART

When I Feel Most American • Readers share the moments when their patriotism surges

RESCUE ON THE ELK RIVER • The kayaker desperately clung to a branch after falling into the cold, remote river. Would anyone find him before he was swept away?

The Business of BIG VET • Chances are, your pet's annual checkup has gotten a lot more expensive.

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

Ne'er the Twain Shall Meet

Been to a Destination Wedding? What About a Destination Divorce Party? • “Buddymoons,” funeral cruises … these days, vacations aren't exclusively for relaxing. They can also be an event!

WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL DAD GAMES! • From grocery bag dashes to diaper change races, competitive games at the first-time event had 250 fathers showing off their skills—and bonding over their experiences

My Wish for AMERICA • A special collaboration with the New York Historical

Tuner • Starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman

Remarkably Bright Creatures • Starring Sally Field and Alfred Molina

The RD List

QUOTABLE QUOTES

The ORBISCULATE Challenge

WORD POWER • Soon you'll be chanting “U-S-A! U-S-A!” That's because this issue's words have those three letters in that order (as in reusable or sausage) in honor of America's 250th birthday this summer. Get the party started by choosing the correct definitions, then head cross-country to p. 118 to see how you did.

Yankee Doodle Diss?

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