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For better or for worse, technology is the new frontier. When it comes to navigating the web, avoiding hackers, and enjoying our devices—Reader’s Digest is here to lead the way and help you get the most out of our interconnected world.

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What Is “Doomscrolling”—and How Can You Stop the Cycle?

Up late reading bad news on your phone again? Here's how to stop the unhealthy habit of doomscrolling.

How to Get Facebook to Stop Showing You Old Memories

If only it were this easy to wipe old memories from your mind.


31 Almost Invisible Ways Stores Trick You Into Spending More

Every sight, smell, sound, and touch in a retail environment is engineered for one purpose: to get you to spend...


10 Weird Negative Effects of Social Media on Your Brain

According to new research, your social networking habits might be affecting your brain more than you know.

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GREAT News—Those Funny Cat Videos You Love Are Actually Good for You

As if you needed an excuse to watch those furballs trip over themselves.


Using THIS Color on Instagram Will Get You More Likes, According to Research

Can you guess what color is most likely to get a double-tap?


11 Etiquette Rules You Need for Dealing with Death on Social Media

The digital age makes it easy to share everything all the time—which can be problematic when someone passes. From knowing...

The One Magical Text Message Guaranteed to Improve Anyone’s Day

If you really want to make someone feel appreciated, there's a simple, 12-word text message that will instantly boost their...


Here’s How Science Could Make Your Memories Last Forever

If you could save the memories in your brain like a computer’s hard drive, would you? Soon, that could be...


How Unhealthy Is Binge Watching? Press Pause, and Read On

Binge-watching might be worse for you than you think, according to the latest research, but here's what you can do...