People Making a Difference

At Reader's Digest, we believe in the power of the individual to create change. Read our profiles of people making a difference in their communities and share your own story.

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Make It Matter: Fishing as an Alternative to Drugs

Robert Moody diverts young lives away from danger with a simple fishing pole.

Make Your Mark: The Gerstman Family

How a family is giving children with disabilities the opportunity to go to summer camp.

Make Your Mark: The Second Wind Fund

Providing care for low-income youths at-risk for suicide.


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Daily Tip

“ Use your knuckle to rub your eyes. It's less likely to be contaminated with viruses than your fingertip. ”

Bonus Tip

“ Based on research published in Nature magazine, olive oil might be a natural treatment for aches and pains. Researchers found that adding 1.75 ounces of olive oil to your daily diet has anti-inflammatory properties equal to about 10 percent of a normal adult dose of ibuprofen. While this might seem small, over time, the medicinal properties could build up to measurably reduce inflammatory pain. ”


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