Food, Home & Garden

We already know better than to nuke plastic – or heaven forbid, aluminium foil – but certain foods can become downright toxic when blasted in the microwave. Here’s what you need to know.

Ever wondered what’s really going on behind closed doors when it comes to how your food is produced? People in the know share some hard facts and instructive opinions.

From creamy chocolate to Mum’s piping hot lasagne, buttery mashed potatoes, freshly baked bread and more, these are the dishes that we crave to make everything okay. Dig in.

Do you really think your kitty likes being picked up by your toddler nephew?

Viewing retirement as being a time of endless opportunity is the first step, says retirement expert David Kennedy. And if you're looking to start a business but think you're too old – think again: experience, networks and resilience are just three valuable qualities you can bring to the entrepreneurial world, writes Danielle McCarthy.

From life-affirming mischief makers to actual life-saving heroes, these are the breeds that Reader’s Digest readers have declared the most loyal, most fun, kindest, cutest and Best Dogs in the World. See if you agree…