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A Mother Was Convicted of Murdering Her Four Children—Until Science Uncovered the Truth 20 Years Later. Story by: Sarah Treleaven Illustration by: Robert Carter readersdigest.ca/culture/kat…

A Mother Was Convicted of Murdering Her Children—Until Science Uncovered the Truth

After Kathleen Folbigg's four children died, a court found her guilty of murder. Decades later, DNA evidence uncovered what really happened.

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On a Trek to Northern Laos, Just Getting There Is an Adventure Why take a high-speed train to northern Laos when you can take three days to do pretty much the same trip by boat—never knowing if you’ll actually get there? readersdigest.ca/travel/worl…

On a Trek to Northern Laos, Just Getting There Is an Adventure

Why take a train when you can take a boat—and never know if you’ll actually get there?

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Step Into the Light! “Dark Room” Concussion Treatment Was Wrong—Here’s a Better Way to Recovery Doctors once prescribed resting in the dark as a treatment for concussions. But recent research shows there is a better approach: active rest. readersdigest.ca/health/cond…

“Dark Room” Concussion Treatment Was Wrong—Here’s a Better Way to Recovery

Don't sit in a dark room and wait it out. Doctors now suggest "active rest."

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This Is the Most Stolen Car Model in Canada Plus, more fast-moving facts about driving: readersdigest.ca/cars/road-t…

This Is the Most Stolen Car Model in Canada

Check out these fascinating facts about driving, from the most stolen car model in Canada to the longest road trip in history.

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Yes, Your Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse! Climate change is exacerbating seasonal allergies for one in four Canadians who dread the first sniff of spring. Here's how to minimize your exposure. readersdigest.ca/health/cond…

Yes, Your Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse

Climate change is exacerbating seasonal allergies for one in four Canadians who dread the first sniff of spring.

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Frybread: a greasy, delicious delight, is also a symbol of resilience and community. Here's why: readersdigest.ca/culture/mak…

The Making of Frybread

Frybread, a greasy fried delight made by many Indigenous peoples across North America, tells a story of both resilience and community.

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Meet the Mechanic Who Modifies Bikes for Injured Veterans “I’d hate someone telling me I can’t ride,” says the Australian, who was born with bilateral dislocated hips. readersdigest.ca/culture/eve…

Meet the Mechanic Who Modifies Bikes for Injured Veterans

Sharine Milne, a mechanic from Queensland, Australia, customizes bikes so that injured veterans can get riding again.

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Hanging Out With Margaret Atwood, Marlon Brando and Pierre Trudeau An excerpt from the new book by philanthropist and businessman Salah Bachir, First to Leave the Party: My Life with Ordinary People ...Who Happen to Be Famous readersdigest.ca/culture/fir…

Hanging Out With Margaret Atwood, Marlon Brando and Pierre Trudeau

Margaret Atwood, Marlon Brando, Ella Fitzgerald, Pierre Trudeau: Inside the humble private lives of Salah Bachir's famous friends.

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Dance that dementia away: Research shows dancing can help improve the lives of people with neurocognitive and movement disorders including #dementia, #Parkinsons and MS readersdigest.ca/health/heal…

How Dancing Helps People With Dementia, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis

Research shows dancing can help improve the lives of people with neurocognitive and movement disorders.

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The most eggs-cellent list you'll read this year. Did you know human ovaries contain a lifetime supply of eggs at birth? Or that ostrich eggs weigh over a kilogram? For more egg-citing facts, read on. readersdigest.ca/food/health…

A Baker’s Dozen Facts About Eggs

Check out these egg-citing facts about eggs—including the largest eggs ever, the origins of Easter eggs, and priceless Fabergé specimens.

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The Ooey, Gooey Story of Cheese Fondue: The history of the Swiss dish, and how to eat it like a pro readersdigest.ca/food/cookin…

The Ooey, Gooey Story of Cheese Fondue

We're all familiar with cheese fondue: that nostalgic pot of melted, cheesy goodness. But do you know how cheese fondue became so popular?

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A Lyme Disease Vaccine Is Coming—Here’s What You Need to Know readersdigest.ca/health/cond…

A Lyme Disease Vaccine Is Coming—Here’s What You Need to Know

In the meantime, here's how to protect yourself from ticks.

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8 Ways Stress Wrecks Your Body: Stress doesn't just affect your mental health. Your entire body feels it. readersdigest.ca/health/cond…

8 Ways Stress Wrecks Your Body

Stress doesn't just affect your mental health. Your entire body feels it.

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10 Ingenious Innovations That Will Save the World (And Blow Your Mind): from wildfire warnings to 4D printing to brain implants to super cool paint, it's all here readersdigest.ca/culture/10-…

10 Ingenious Innovations That Will Save the World (And Blow Your Mind)

Big thinkers around the world are coming up with ways to make a positive impact. Here are a few of our favourites.

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13 mind-bending facts about yoga! Meditate on these mindfulness-inducing facts about the ancient practice: readersdigest.ca/health/heal…

13 Mind-Bending Facts About Yoga

These facts about yoga, from its strength-building benefits to its ancient origins in India, will fascinate even the most experienced yogi.

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The dill-icious history of pickles! From kosher pickles to kimchi to pickled herring, there's a lot of goodness packed into this tangy snack. readersdigest.ca/food/cookin…

The Dill-icious History of Pickles

From New York-style kosher pickles to Korean kimchi to Scandinavian pickled herring, there's a lot of goodness packed into this tangy snack.

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Oh, no, vertigo! Here's how to handle it: readersdigest.ca/health/cond…

Oh, No: Vertigo! Here’s How to Handle It.

If your world is spinning, you're not alone: vertigo is more common than you think. Here's how to manage your symptoms.

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Yes, "runners' high" is a real thing. Here's how exercise can release the "happy hormones" your mental health needs, especially in the depths of winter. readersdigest.ca/health/happ…

It’s True: Runner’s High Benefits Both Mind and Body

Regular exercise releases "happy hormones" into the bloodstream, which may help alleviate depression

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Charity isn’t only about big donations. Here are the innovative ways people are helping those in need—even when money is tight. readersdigest.ca/culture/inn…

Unique Ways People are Giving Back Around the World

Charity isn’t only about big donations. Here are the innovative ways people are helping those in need—even when money is tight.

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5G is coming to Canada. Will your cellphone still work? How to navigate the new digital divide and make sure you never lose service: readersdigest.ca/home-garden…

5G is Coming. Will Your Phone Still Work?

Canadian telecom providers will soon “sunset” 3G networks in favour of faster 5G. Here’s what you need to know.

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