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As someone highly sensitive to indoor allergens, I love that my house uses radiant heat. No ductwork exists to harbor and blow around dust. However, the downside is that there’s less overall air circulation—especially when it’s too cold to keep windows open. Luckily, I’ve found a solution that improves my air quality and minimizes those pesky dust mites: the AirDoctor 3500 air purifier . This appliance is bulky and pricey—but it does make a noticeable improvement in my daily life. Here’s my honest review after four months of use. KATIE BANDURSKI FOR READER'S DIGEST AirDoctor 3500 Air Purifier This top-of-the-line air purifier does a great job improving air quality and minimizing allergy symptoms. Shop on AirDoctor $ 559 at Amazon What is the AirDoctor 3500 air purifier? AirDoctor makes some of the highest-rated (and priciest) home air purifiers on the market. The 3500 model is designed for medium-large rooms, offering circulation for up to 630 square feet....

At Reader’s Digest , we take sleep seriously because we know that a better night’s rest makes a real difference during the day. From the best mattresses and sheets to toppers and bed-cooling systems , we’ve tested it all to tell you what’s truly worth it. Our editors and product testers have slept on everything from luxury favorites like Saatva to non-toxic standouts like Avocado Green . As for what’s trending right now? Hybrid, medium-firm mattresses with cooling features. So, when buzz started building around the Lull Luxe Hybrid Mattress , we had to put it to the test. Here’s our honest review after months of nightly use. VIA MERCHANT We Tried It Lull Luxe Hybrid Mattress An affordable hybrid mattress suited for a variety of sleepers and sleeping positions Shop at Lull What is a Lull mattress? The Lull Luxe Hybrid Mattress pairs memory foam with individually wrapped coils in a six-layer design for comfort, support and durability—no matter how you sleep....

Freida McFadden is an introverted person by nature. “I didn’t start writing because I’m, like, really outgoing and wanted do a lot of appearances,” she says. “I like sitting alone in a room and working.” But the bestselling author admits she’s had to come out of her shell in the past few months—for a very excellent reason. The big-screen adaptation of her twisty 2022 novel, T he Housemaid , was a surprise smash, grossing more than $250 million at the global box office. “I went to the premiere in New York and did the red carpet,” she adds. “It was nerve-racking! But the movie turned out exactly how I wanted it to be.” McFadden also continues to deliver great thrills on the page. In her new novel, Dear Debbie , a perfectly friendly suburban wife, mother and newspaper advice columnist channels her sinister side as her life spirals out of control. And in her October 2025 release, The Intruder , a woman invites an in-distress girl to stay with her in a cabin on a dark and stormy night, b...

Could your fluffy friend wow the judges in America’s most prestigious dog contest? (We want to believe!) Competition is always fierce at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and this year, the bar was even higher for the four-legged participants and their two-legged owners and handlers. After all, 2026 marked the 150th anniversary of the popular dog event, and who wouldn’t want to make history in this milestone year? If you missed it, this year’s Best in Show winner was crowned at Madison Square Garden in New York City just last night. And we now count ourselves among her biggest fans—yes, the winner’s a female pup!—not only because of her standout performance but also for her touching backstory with her handler. So how did America’s best dog capture the hearts of the judges? Was she an unexpected champion or one of the breeds that always win Westminster ? Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Best in Show. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for m...

Say the name Catherine O’Hara, and a smile inevitably follows. Perhaps you think about her hysterical TV characters or her holiday movies that became family-night traditions. Or maybe you’re drawn to her warm, quick-witted personality, on display during her eulogy to John Candy in 1994 and her Hollywood Walk of Fame tribute to Home Alone son Macauley Culkin in 2024. Whatever she did, she brought a spirit of generosity to every role and every interaction. That’s why the news of her death on Jan. 30 at age 71 feels like a collective heartbreak. It also seems so, well, unfair. When I interviewed O’Hara in 2024, she Zoomed in from her family’s summer cottage in Ontario, Canada, exuding pure bliss and satisfaction at age 70. Lounging on a plush chair with the birds chirping through the open window, she said, “I’m sorry to rub it in, but this is very cozy!” She deserved more summers in that chair. O’Hara’s career spanned five decades, beginning in the 1970s when she joined Toronto’s fa...