Reader’s Digest Asia (English Edition)

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Reader’s Digest Asia • Vol. 125 No. 730 April/May 2024

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An Arrangement Made In Heaven • The idea of an arranged marriage attracted disbelief in my adopted country

SMART ANIMALS • Are well worth our time and trouble

A Mental Workout • Exercise releases ‘hope molecules’ into the bloodstream

All About Veggie Powders • Powdered greens can be a dietary supplement

News From The WORLD OF MEDICINE

YASMEEN LARI’S Change Of Heart • The former ‘starchitect’ who designed gleaming towers for Pakistan’s corporate elite now rebuilds villages devastated by natural disasters

75 Easy Ways To Have A Happier Life • Reader’s Digest Editors share their best no-effort tips to make the most of every day

LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side

THE GREAT TWEET OFF: FRIENDSHIP EDITION • Fun tweets to share with your friends.

FIND YOUR NEW FAVOURITE HOBBY • Have more fun. Learn new things. Here’s how to get started

SEE THE WORLD… …DIFFERENTLY

PLANTUS STINKYUS • Time to take a walk around the world’s least fragrant gardens

LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine

FESTIVAL FUNNIES • The yearly Edinburgh Festival attracts some of the world’s best standup comedians. Here’s a choice of their 2023 one-liners.

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Be Nice To Your Feet • We can be pretty hard on our feet, so let’s show them some love

In Abundance • A rich harvest is usually the reward of hard work

How I Tried to Stop Snoring • I wanted a quick fix to my wheezing inhalations punctuated by loud and erratic noises

The Triumph Of THE BOOK

YOUR JOB IS WHAT? • Looking for a career change? Check out these unconventional gigs

ALL IN A DAY’S WORK • Humour On The Job

GREAT RÉSUMÉS • that got job applicants to the next step.

TASTE • The cuisines of the world in 12 questions

A SCAMMER’S TARGET: MY MOTHER • The caller told her she was in trouble but he could help. She fell for it. It took us months to recoup her money – and her dignity

PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 110.

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PUZZLE ANSWERS • From Page 106

WORD POWER For Short • We’re all about keeping it brief with a round-up of useful acronyms from the worlds of HR, IT and others