Reader’s Digest Asia (English Edition)

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EDITOR’S NOTE • The Tech Revolution

Reader’s Digest Asia English Edition

LETTERS • Reader’s Comments And Opinions

NEWS WORTH SHARING • Linking Conservation And Communities

Do Something For Nothing

Seaweed-Derived Polymers An Alternative To Plastics

Our Second Chance • Life offers new possibilities for a little bird and me

SMART ANIMALS • Getting close to nature offers all manner of surprises

Curious Cat Habits • Why your friendly moggy exhibits quirky behaviours

Green Is Good • The many and varied health benefits of gardening

5 FACTS About Parkinson’s

News From The WORLD OF MEDICINE

STOP LOSING YOUR STUFF • Can’t find your keys – again? Cognitive experts can help you stop searching (and stressing)

GoFundMe SCAMMER

LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side

Spaghetti Bolognese • This family favourite has many arguing its origins

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

Is Only Child SYNDROME Real? • Are only children really more likely to be selfish, self-obsessed and socially awkward? An only child examines the reality behind this long-held stereotype

ROBOTS GONE WILD! • What happens when you build a machine to do a job just like a human? It screws up – just like a human

SEE THE WORLD… …DIFFERENTLY

LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine

WHY Am I So TIRED? • If you feel exhausted all day, the solution isn’t always more sleep

60-SECOND FIXES • Boost your energy in a minute or less

JUST BLENDING IN! • Some animals are masters at merging with their environment

Millennials, Where Are Your Manners?

QUOTABLE QUOTES

THE NEW FIRST-AID RULES • Why you shouldn’t soak a splinter, and other ways immediate care has changed

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

WHO DO YOU CALL WHEN THE FUR FLIES? • These emergency department phone operators share some of the wilder calls they’ve taken.

WHO AM I? • Can you identify 12 famous people from our tricky questions?

SINGAPORE UNDER LIGHTS • One of the world’s most spectacular sporting events, the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix returns to the city-state after two years’ hiatus. Stewart Bell explains why it’s a must-go

THE FUTURE OF TECH • From self-driving cars to space travel, we answer your questions about where technology is heading

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RD RECOMMENDS

STOP! Put Your Phone Away! • Here’s how you can kick your digital habit

PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 126.

FAMILY FUN

TRIVIA • Test Your General Knowledge

WORD POWER Big Little Lies • Who among us hasn’t told a little white lie – or a whopper? This month’s words relate to facts, fiction and the grey areas in between. Turn to the next page for the moment of truth.