Reader's Digest UK - February 2023

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The Future of Tech: discover where humanity's technological advances are heading, from self-driving cars to space travel

Eminent astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson looks back at growing up in the Bronx, witnessing the 9/11 attacks and interviewing Katy Perry

Saving Ukraine’s Art: one museum director’s battle to save precious Baroque panels in the face of war

Social Masking: are your people-pleasing tendencies a sign of something more serious?

Out of Bounds: the chilling and life-threatening true-life story of a skier lost in Canadian mountains

SEE THE WORLD...DIFFERENTLY

This sport requires courage!

1 min

The Party Bags Are Over

Olly Mann takes issue with party bags for kids' birthdays, and he's not backing down

3 mins

Sam Riley: On Control, Cornwall And Keeping His Privacy

Simon Button talks to the Yorkshire actor about playing Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, filming She Is Love on the south coast, and living a family life in Berlin

5 mins

I REMEMBER...Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson (64) is one of the world's most eminent astrophysicists. As he publishes his latest book, he looks back at growing up in the Bronx, witnessing the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and interviewing Katy Perry.

6 mins

Bending Boundaries

Meet the women with EDS helping to shape the future for others

5 mins

THE BLENDING INTO CROWD

Social masking behaviour could be sabotaging your self-esteem. Here's how to spot the signs

6 mins

7 Signs It's Perimenopause

It's that weird run-up to menopause, but you might not realise you're in it. Here's are a few ways to tell

2 mins

Vape Expectations

E-cigs are still a new trend, scientifically speaking. But evidence is stacking up, both of the pros and cons

1 min

Ask The Expert: Caring For Someone With Dementia

Professor Tracey Williamson is a consultant nurse and associate at the charity Dementia Carers Count

1 min

23 For 2023: 23 fitness tips to get started in the new year

Professor Tracey Williamson is a consultant nurse and associate at the charity Dementia Carers Count

3 mins

Small Acts Of Kindness

It costs nothing to be nice, and it might just save someone's life, reflects Dr Max

2 mins

The Doctor Is In

Got a health question for our resident doctor? Email it confidentially to askdrmax@readersdigest.co.uk

1 min

How To Travel In Time

It pays to connect with your past and future selves, says our memory expert, Jonathan Hancock

1 min

We Need To Stop Looking Down On Settling

When we expect a fairy tale, we hold people to impossible standards

2 mins

Relationship Advice

Got a question for our resident sex and relationships expert? Email it confidentially to thelovedoctor@readersdigest.co.uk

1 min

Spread the word: There's an easy way to enjoy more of the things you love

MAKE MORE TIME

1 min

Good food, great flavours

However, saving time in the kitchen doesn't mean that you have to skimp on flavour.

1 min

Quick meals, well made

No one likes the headache of thinking about what to have for dinner.

1 min

My Britain: GOWER PENINSULA

Drive just half an hour away from the city of Swansea and you'll find a slice of paradise: the Gower Peninsula.

4 mins

If I Ruled The World: Tracy-Ann Oberman

Tracy Ann-Oberman is a British actor, playwright and narrator, widely known for her roles in East Enders and Friday Night Dinner

3 mins

THE FUTURE OF TECH

From self-driving cars to space travel, we answer five questions about where technology is heading

7 mins

OUT OF BOUNDS

MARK GAYOWSKI TOOK AN UNMARKED SKI TRAIL INTO A DEEP RAVINE. EVERY ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE ONLY LEFT HIM MORE LOST

9 mins

SAVING UKRAINE'S SACRED ART

A 300-year-old masterpiece has withstood religious persecution and world wars. Can it survive Russia's brutal assault?

8 mins

My Great Escape: Breaking Into Alcatraz

Our reader Maggie Cobbett makes a break for the infamous island prison...

1 min

BORROMINI'S Perspective: ROME

Chances are that if you have heard of Palazzo Spada, it's thanks to an art gallery championing the likes of Rubens, Caravaggio and Titian.

1 min

Could You Get A BETTER BANK ACCOUNT?

ON THE MONEY SPECIAL

4 mins

Get the facts about Equity Release

From downsizing to specialist retirement mortgage products, there are a handful of solutions available to homeowners over 55 looking to take advantage of their property wealth. One of the most popular but most misunderstood options is equity release.

1 min

Missing Friend

The loss or theft of a pet is distressing for owners and their families. Here are some tips on what to do if you've lost your four-legged companion

2 mins

Curious Cat Habits

Why your friendly feline can sometimes act so strangely

2 mins

Taking To The Floor With Wood

Interior design trends come and go, but one material that has a timeless appeal is real wood. Engineered wood flooring creates a luxury finish that is practical as it is versatile. Here, we explore the logistics of choosing this flooring option for your home and look at the trends

2 mins

Cooking By Instinct

Forget new pots and pans-here's how to use your senses and heart to become a better cook

3 mins

FILM OF THE MONTH

FILM | TELEVISION | MUSIC

5 mins

February Fiction

History and magical realism are woven together in Salman Rushdie's wild new novel

2 mins

RECOMMENDED READ: A Life Less Ordinary

This month's recommended read is a biography of a controversial but fascinating American author

4 mins

Books: THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

Patrick Gale is the author of Emmy award-winning drama, Man In An Orange Shirt. His novel, Mother's Boy, is available now, £20, published by Tinder Press

1 min

Passwords Are So Passé

Forgetting your login details will soon be a thing of the past, writes James O'Malley

3 mins

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