Readers Digest Australia

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Stay Well, Stay Positive

Readers Digest Australia • Vol. 201 No. 1195 August 2021

LETTERS • Reader’s Comments And Opinions

READER’S DIGEST SHOP

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

How Can I Soothe Sore Eyes? • Simple remedies to relieve dry, irritated eyes

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

Olivia NEWTON-JOHN • The singer-songwriter and actress talks about lockdown, finding her voice again, and how alternative treatments have changed her life

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

A STAR IS BORN • A chance encounter with a waiting-room songstress pulled my dad out of his Alzheimer’s fog

SEE THE WORLD… …DIFFERENTLY

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

Telepathy With… MY DOG? • A pet whisperer’s tales were the cause of much mirth

QUOTABLE QUOTES

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

Gout-Standing Achievements • This month Olly Mann comes to terms with a surprising diagnosis

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

In the Land Giants • On the coastline of Northern Ireland, myths and history live side by side

COLD-WATER SURFING

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

PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 139.

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