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Reader’s Digest Asia • Vol. 120 No. 702 August 2021
LETTERS • Reader’s Comments And Opinions
CONTRIBUTE
NEWS WORTH SHARING
The Longest Walk to the Altar • The journey of a lifetime began with the first few steps
SMART ANIMALS • Nature’s mothers nurture and defend their young
Why Does My Cat Do That? • The reasons behind some weird cat habits and quirks
Know the Signs of Sepsis • Acting fast could save your life
Tips For a Better Night’s Sleep
News From the WORLD OF MEDICINE
ANOTHER CHANCE AT LIFE • A traffic accident left a young photographer badly injured on the road where he would have died, until finally a car pulled up
EXTRAORDINARY USES FOR ORDINARY THINGS • Save time and money with these ingenious tips for getting more out of the stuff you already have
LEMON JUICE
FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS
ALUMINIUM FOIL
LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing the Funny Side
THE GREAT TWEET OFF: FRUIT EDITION
Wheat Widely cultivated and nourishing
BANANA BREAD
SEE THE WORLD… …DIFFERENTLY
9 SOCIAL MEDIA RULES Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids • How can parents ensure their kids use social media smartly and safely? Here’s what a social media expert has to say
LAUGHTER The Best Medicine
BEATING BLADDER CANCER • THE KEY IS EARLY DETECTION – AND THAT’S UP TO YOU
The ALLARM Clock • Getting out of bed on time, from raucous roosters to cheerful apps
RISE AND SHINE • A timeline of what woke us up
AS CLEAR AS GLASS • Strong yet brittle – glass inspires artists and master builders
DYNAMIC DUOS • Researchers are continually finding that certain foods deliver an even bigger health boost when consumed together. Make the most of these nutritious foods by teaming them up
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK • Humour on the Job
LET’S GO SHOPPING
SCAMMED BY MY BEST FRIEND • She swindled me out of thousands, forcing me into bankruptcy and destroying my once sunny outlook. But I finally got justice
QUOTABLE QUOTES
LOST OVERBOARD • No one saw him fall off the boat in the middle of the night. How long could he survive in a storm-tossed sea?
RD RECOMMENDS
GRAB A ROPE • The benefit can be almost as much mental as it is physical
FAMILY FUN
PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 111.
SIX SUDOKU
TRIVIA • Test Your General Knowledge
WORD POWER Bright Lights • Here at Reader’s Digest, we’re always ready to look on the bright side. So this month we’ve chosen words related to light. Once you’ve had a chance to shine, turn to the next page for answers