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Reader’s Digest Asia (English Edition)

Aug 01 2021
Magazine

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.

HAVE YOU VISITED THE READER’S DIGEST FACEBOOK PAGE LATELY?

Stay Well, Stay Positive

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


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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.

HAVE YOU VISITED THE READER’S DIGEST FACEBOOK PAGE LATELY?

Stay Well, Stay Positive

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


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