Readers Digest Australia

In this era of information overload, Reader’s Digest offers something unique: the very best advice, information and inspiration from multiple sources, condensed into an easy-to-read digest. In each issue you’ll get trusted, time-saving insights about Health, Personal Finance, Work, Family, and National issues, PLUS exclusive book excerpts, news-making interviews, and humor.

LETTERS • Reader’s Comments And Opinions

EDITOR’S NOTE

TUNNEL VISION • We asked you to think up a funny caption for this photo.

CAPTION CONTEST

Readers Digest

The Language Of Gardening

SMART ANIMALS • Animal antics are rewarding to watch

How To Win Over A Grumpy Cat • Learn how to earn a feline’s friendship in six easy steps

Household Air Pollution • It’s not just outdoor pollution that can be harmful

Go Low

News From The WORLD OF MEDICINE

MEN In Their SHEDS • A movement where men get together to make things is so much more than a hobby workshop

The Swiss Miss Marple • A spouse suspected of cheating. A con man eyeing an elderly woman’s wealth. It’s all in a day’s work for Louisa Erismann, private detective

WHEN Music IS Medicine • This therapy is gaining credibility as it shows real results

SEE THE WORLD… …DIFFERENTLY

LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side

THE GREAT TWEET-OFF: WEATHER WISE • The folks of Twitter observe the weather keenly.

No More ACHES? • How we may (finally) be outsmarting joint pain

PRETTY COLOURFUL • Attracting comrades of the same species, scaring off predators, making themselves invisible – animals use colour in so many ways

Food For Thought • Olly Mann uses what’s in the fridge and cupboards to break out of a food rut with new meals

LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine

TAKE IT EASY • Lounge about and couch a hearty laugh

IT’S A WIN-WIN • Celebrating other people’s victories can bring on more of our own

QUOTABLE QUOTES

All About Extreme Weather

ALL IN THE FAMILY: DISEASE IN MULTIPLE TWINS • When one sibling of quadruplets is diagnosed with cancer, what’s the risk for the others?

Small Business, Big Heart • Caring for people is part of the deal at family-run shops

The Dog-Park TRADING POST

A HUMAN HISTORY IN RUST • In scrap, there’s beauty – and hope for what can be renewed

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

What A Fish Tale! • These kids’ fathers aren’t around. So this dad takes them fishing every weekend

THE LAND OF THE HAPPY CAT • Japan has an affinity for all things feline: cat cafés, cat shrines, cat islands and even cats with jobs. Here’s a few places any cat lover visiting Japan shouldn’t miss

VISION QUEST • This family is travelling the world — before the kids lose their vision to a rare genetic condition

It’s Worth WAITING FOR • To enjoy life more, embrace anticipation

PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 152.

FAMILY FUN

TRIVIA • Test Your General Knowledge

PUZZLE ANSWERS

WORD POWER • And camp out virtually with this quiz