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DesertGems — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:37:58 GMT

wait for a trip to the doctor's office in order to read your favorite magazine? Or take "a peak" at one while waiting in a checkout line?🤫 Do you have a subscription? What's your favorite magazine? 🤔

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:44:03 GMT

I've never come across "favorite" magaznes in doctor's or dentists' offices. I carry my Kindle with me and read my own stuff.

My faves are Archaeology Magazine, and several knitting and crocheting magazines that I subscribe to.

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Cakers3 — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:49:40 GMT

You could not pay me to touch magazines in a doctor's office.

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Trinity11 — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:57:06 GMT

Since Covid, all magazines have been removed from my physician's waiting rooms. As far as subscriptions, for some unknown reason, I seem to get magazines I have never ordered...fashion magazines. They may be promotions attached to purchases such as those from Sephora.

My favorite magazine? Probably Real Simple, Bazaar and Town and Country.💐

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okaywitheasypay — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:59:05 GMT

since covid any medical place I have been to is devoid of magazines == germs. Before that I found at most offices I could catch up on everything from 3 years previous! Still it was better than watching the pharma channel on their tv hawking the latest miracle cure.

I subscribe to Readers Digest --large print

First for Women -- it can be repetitive but overall I enjoy it

Good Housekeeping--love their reviews of items and the latest beauty products on the market

two subscriptions I will let run out and cancel are - Woman's Day & Home & Garden as there is nothing relevant to me

I use Amazon to subscribe as I have one record altogether to be sure of payments and length of subscriptions.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:59:45 GMT

I subscribe to several magazines. My favorites are Vanity Fair, New York, Southern Living, Food Network Magazine, People, and Vogue. I love real magazines and don't care for the digital versions.

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BlueFinch — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:06:25 GMT

I usually just read my Kindle, but I have tucked a new magazine in a tote to carry with me, that I hadn't had time to read, otherwise.

Sadly, magazines I've liked in the past were discontinued. I loved Victoria (I hear it's back) and More.

I received a gift subscription to Vanity Fair from my brother and may renew it. I also love Cuisine. Outstanding recipes to consider for special dinners, holidays, or events.

My subscription was switched to Good Housekeeping when More was discontinued and I kept it up, along with Better Homes & Gardens. Nice light reading, with tips for home and holidays.

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Sage04 — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:20:35 GMT

I'm with Kaiser for years and I don't remember ever seen Magazines there.

Most people are reading on their phones anyway, and that's a lot safer especially now.

I don't subscribe to anything. Wow!! Does that seem strange? I don't know lol.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:22:31 GMT

@DesertGems No medical offices of any kind in this city (my oncologist, dentist, PCP) have any reading material in their offices and have not since March of 2020.

I'm amazed that any office still does that. And I wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole.

I'm glad all the medical people here are being so meticulous about keeping things sanitary.

And I have no favorite magazines. Years ago if I wanted one, I bought it. I didn't read it in the check out line.

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Jordan2 — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:55:31 GMT

Even before the pandemic I would NEVER touch a magazine in the doctor's office, I certainly wouldn't touch them now. Anyway every doctor I go to no longer has magazines in their waiting room. I either bring my own magazine or my tablet.

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Foxxee — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:12:01 GMT

I never saw "Antique's Magazine" and "Early American Life," my favorites, in a doctor's office. Have been subscribing to them over 30 years.

Other than those, I look at what doctor's have in the office, but don't subscribe to them.

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SurferWife — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:15:32 GMT

I haven't been to a doctor's office in 3-4 years. I don't really read magazines unless I can access them online.

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hckynutjohn — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:18:53 GMT

@DesertGems wrote:
wait for a trip to the doctor's office in order to read your favorite magazine? Or take "a peak" at one while waiting in a checkout line?🤫 Do you have a subscription? What's your favorite magazine? 🤔

@DesertGems

None of the above. If there is a magazine I get some good information from, I buy!

hckynut

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DesertGems — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:37:49 GMT

So many great responses, Thanks! All. 😉

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RooRoo — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:39:06 GMT

No magazines due to C-19. I keep up with my magazines online with Apple News. I enjoy looking thru Food Network, Vanity Fair, People, among others. My DH enjoys bicycling mags. It works for us.

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:57:42 GMT

Even before Covid I wouldn't touch a magazine or "community" pen any place, now - forget about it.

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SharkE — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:07:49 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
I haven't been to a doctor's office in 3-4 years. I don't really read magazines unless I can access them online.

Don't you take any prescriptions ?

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Suzeecat — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:19:58 GMT

I haven't seen a magazine in a dr office, hair dresser, or anywhere since the pandemic. I had a People subscription but realized that I was receiving emails and text alerts with the same headlines/stories and just cancelled the subscription. So many of the "celebrities" they report on these days are people I've never even heard of!

I used to like Good Housekeeping and Glamour back in the day.

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Krimpette — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:58:55 GMT

My dentist and doctors offices removed magazines quite some time ago. I think it was at the beginning of the pandemic. I always take a book or puzzle books with me. The only magazine I subscribe to is Consumer Reports.

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DesertGems — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:18:03 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
@SurferWife wrote:
I haven't been to a doctor's office in 3-4 years. I don't really read magazines unless I can access them online.
Don't you take any prescriptions ?

It's been awhile for me,too.

Usually went to get blood pressure checked, when got physical..

But Doc asked me to take @home...have aa wrist monitor

reported back to him via email..good..constant.

And I get my 1 prescription..by mail.