Reader's Digest UK Magazine - December 2023

In this issue

•     The Spirit of Christmas: Four true-life stories of love and compassion, from a local tradition of candlelit windows to sharing Christmas with strangers and the sick
•     Leona Lewis: The acclaimed singer-songwriter on music, motherhood and mental health
•     The Art of Conversation: How to master conversations with tricky personality types this Christmas
•     Wainwright’s Fells: Following in the footsteps of author and fell walker Alfred Wainwright in the Lake District
•     Nutrition Myths: Health experts dispel myths about what’s good and bad for us in our diets

Planting Memories

Olly Mann battles to keep a family heirloom alive, with some help from his in-laws

3 mins

Leona Lewis - On Stardom, Sustainability & Snoop Dogg

The British singer-songwriter opens up about motherhood and the magic of performing on stage

7 mins

Mark Powell I REMEMBER...

After four decades of making clothes for the great and the good, stylist and tailor Mark Powell (63) is Soho's last man standing

6 mins

10 Nutrition Myths

And what health experts want you to know instead

5 mins

A Mental Workout

Exercise releases \"hope molecules\" into the bloodstream

3 mins

Give The Gift Of Good Health

What presents can you give this Christmas that are scientifically proven to benefit your physical or mental wellbeing?

2 mins

9 Ways To Stay Warm At Night

Keep toasty in bed this winter and get a better night’s sleep

1 min

Debilitated Doctor

Dr Max reflects on how he views his patients' pain after suffering a kidney stone

2 mins

We Need To Take The Pressure Off Christmas

It might just save your relationship

2 mins

CHRISTMAS Chronicles

Christmas, a time when the world sparkles with lights, goodwill, and the promise of togetherness, means something unique to each of us. For some, it's a time to be selfless and help those in need; for others, it's all about family and connection. In this festive article, we unwrap four unique true-life tales that capture the essence of Christmas

10+ mins

My Britain: Edinburgh

CHRISTMAS IN EDINBURGH is truly lovely. In fact, it’s so lovely that Edinburgh tops most lists of “best places to visit for Christmas in the UK”, and it’s easy to see why. Known for its festivals all year round, the city doesn’t take any time off in December, instead coming alive with festive decorations, markets and special events. Stroll through charming wooden stalls and pick out handmade gifts for your family, or warm up with some mulled wine, surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights.

7 mins

Luke O'Neill If I Ruled The World

Luke O’Neill is a world renowned scientist, author and educator, and professor of biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin

3 mins

Young At Heart

Why do we feel younger than we actually are?

4 mins

HOW TO GET ALONG WITH ANYONE

Master awkward conversations with these nine tricky personality types

10+ mins

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WAINWRIGHT

Inspired by Alfred Wainwright's writings, Richard Webber walks up multiple Lake District fells with stunning views

7 mins

Celebrity Scandal

Glamour and wild behaviour are at the heart of Roger Lewis’ biography of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton

1 min

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