No wonder Reader's Digest is the world's most widely read magazine. Hard-hitting, thought-provoking and entertaining, with unforgettable stories in each issue, RD is packed with features short enough to read in one sitting, but stimulating enough to keep you thinking for days. Every month millions of people get inspired, informed and entertained by its wide variety of stories about people, health, humour, adventures and world events, written by the best local and international journalists. All the stories are fact checked to the smallest details to ensure that readers get the most accurate and truthful stories, making Reader’s Digest the world’s most trusted magazine.
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LETTERS • READER’S COMMENTS AND OPINIONS
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ALL SMILES • We asked you to think up a funny caption for this photo.
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NEWS WORTH SHARING
A Sign From Above • This young boy couldn’t ignore the message in the wind
What’s New in RD Talks • Sit back and enjoy the audio versions of the most engaging stories to have appeared in Reader’s Digest magazine.
SMART ANIMALS • THE ACTIONS OF ANIMALS NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE US
Bringing a Baby Home • A little preparation keeps everyone safe and happy
DR KATRINA’S 3 TOP TIPS FOR HANDLING BABIES AND CATS
Brain Pain • Identifying and treating common types of headaches
Tips to Reduce Technology Addiction • FROM 5-MINUTE HEALTH BOOSTERS
WORLD OF MEDICINE
A SAFE SLEEP • When Norm McGillivray took a voluntary redundancy in 2018, he wondered what was next. That’s when an inspired ‘aha!’ moment set him on a new path helping his city’s homeless
What’s New in RD Talks • Sit back and enjoy the audio versions of the most engaging stories to have appeared in Reader’s Digest magazine.
18 Foods Proven to Heal • Many of us suffer from medical conditions linked to our diets. These nutritional powerhouses can make you healthier with every bite
LIFE’S LIKE THAT • SEEING THE FUNNY SIDE
THE GREAT TWEET OFF: EQUESTRIAN EDITION • If you enjoy horsing around, here’s some fodder from Twitter.
JERK ALERT! • Tricks for avoiding unpleasant people – or at least dialling down the nasty
SLEEP Matters • How a good night’s rest prepares you for tomorrow
SEE THE WORLD... DIFFERENTLY
The WORST Advice I Ever Got
Chameleons of the Sea • Think of Australian animals. Kangaroos will spring to mind, and surely koalas, too. The country is famous for its unique and often downright bizarre fauna, but the strangest and most intriguing of the lot is the colour-changing giant Australian cuttlefish
Stranger THINGS • Every species has its peculiarities, but some creatures are weirder than others
Hitting Refresh • How to give your love a spring clean
9 Ways to UNPLUG on Holiday Without Going Crazy • If you want to actually relax during your holiday, taking a digital detox is key. Here’s how to do it without losing your mind
What’s New in RD Talks • Sit back and enjoy the audio versions of the most engaging stories to have appeared in Reader’s Digest magazine.
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FELINE FUNNIES
The RIGHT IDEA • Success starts with the right idea and the conviction to stick to that idea. It can also mean disrupting established thinking, something property developer Harry Triguboff understands well
Wedding Belles
QUOTABLE QUOTES
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK • HUMOUR ON THE JOB
JOB-ADVERTISEMENT PHRASES TRANSLATED
THE BORDER GUARD, THE MAYOR, AND THE WALL • The story of two...