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.

EDITOR’S NOTE • Creativity In Action

Readers Digest Australia

LETTERS • Reader’s Comments And Opinions

NEWS WORTH SHARING • Bringing Stars To The Eyes Of Students

An Unexpected Musical Journey • A poster helped guide this music lover to fulfil a dream

SMART ANIMALS • Pets and wildlife provide us with many fascinating moments

Why Is My Pet So Itchy? • Excessive scratching can be a sign that all is not well

Do You Have Frozen Shoulder? • How to identify and treat the painful condition

Avoiding Loneliness

News From The WORLD OF MEDICINE

Reunited With Her Rescuers • Thirty-five years after two fishermen plucked a young girl from the Pacific Ocean, a podcast leads to a remarkable reunion

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO YOUR GUT • The bacteria in your intestines affect whether you’ll have allergies, your risk of depression and even how well your medication works

ELEMENTS OF A HAPPY GUT

NO ESCAPE! • The avalanche that roared over Ken Scott was so heavy he could barely inhale. Death was just a matter of time

LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side

I Am Nutmeg Sweet And Aromatic

SPICY SWEET POTATO & PUMPKIN SOUP

We Found A Fix • Try these 16 tips and tricks to improve your life

SEE THE WORLD… …DIFFERENTLY

LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine

A Lesson In Creativity • A documentary on the world’s most influential band reveals how to tap into your own creativity

When Life Needs A MANUAL

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The Promise Of Stem Cells • Breakthroughs are pointing to a revolution in healthcare

SAVING THE Stradivarius Sound • An entire city went quiet so the world’s most iconic violin could be immortalised

Roy Orbison Helped Me Make A New Friend • Few things are tougher than making friends at a new school. Thankfully, I had a famous musician looking out for me.

Let There Be LIGHT • From glow to glare – illumination takes many forms

QUOTABLE QUOTES

Serving Up The Sizzle On Plant-Based Meat

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

Accidental TREASURE! • It’s always nice stumbling across a stray banknote or a voucher for a free drink at your favourite coffee shop. These people really lucked out, though!

Magnificent MARSEILLE • France’s oldest city is as vibrant and diverse as it was more than two millennia ago

ESCAPE FROM KABUL IF SHE STAYED • SHE COULD DIE, BUT GETTING OUT MIGHT KILL HER. HOW ONE WOMAN FLED FOR FREEDOM

RD RECOMMENDS

Pig Wrestling • This oddly named technique could be the problem-solver you’ve been looking for

PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 142.

FAMILY FUN

TRIVIA • Test Your General Knowledge

PUZZLE ANSWERS • From Page 150

WORD POWER • Small Words To Wrap Your Head Around