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 • Real Recognition

MAKING A CONNECTION

Readers Digest Australia • Vol. 204 No. 1216 May 2023

RD SHOP

Postcards From The World • Thoughtful travellers reach out to bring hope

SMART ANIMALS • Animals can act to improve their circumstances

How Your Problems Affect Your Pets • Could your personal difficulties be putting your pet at risk?

Today’s Pain Forecast? • The truth about rainy days and our wellbeing

The Best And Worst DIETS For Your HEART • Heart-healthy eating means more than weight loss

News From The WORLD OF MEDICINE

Hugh Jackman 0N MENTAL HEALTH, MUSICALS AND MARVEL • The affable Australian actor opens up about how his latest film, The Son, changed him and why people loving his films and characters means so much to him

Why It’s Important To Protect Your SENSE OF SMELL • Once thought of as trivial, we now know our sense of smell is super important

When Kangaroos ATTACK • These seemingly friendly marsupials can do serious damage if provoked

LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side

THE GREAT TWEET OFF: I USED TO THINK… EDITION • Twitter users share the funny things they used to think were true.

SEE THE WORLD… …DIFFERENTLY

Tipping Points

TEN YEARS Of POPE FRANCIS • This year marks a decade since Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became leader of the Catholic Church. What are his achievements – and failures – so far?

LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine

HAMMER HEAD

ONE FOR THE BOOKS

So You’ve Had It Rough? GOOD! • How we approach hardship could tell us how long we’ll live

The Magic Of MUSIC • It touches our hearts in different ways

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

Do Pets GRIEVE? • New evidence reveals that animals may grieve for a ‘loved one’ similar to how humans do

QUOTABLE QUOTES

Earn Your Poetic Licence

MY LUCKY BAMBOO • If the plant could thrive, maybe I could too, even with cancer

BLENDING INTO THE CROWD • Social masking behaviour could be sabotaging your self-esteem. Here’s how to spot the signs

The Best Show In ANCIENT ROME • Gladiators weren’t always as we see them portrayed in movies. Their fights were more about providing a spectacle than killing each other

“THERE’S SOMETHING DOWN THERE!” • Spotting the tiny boat on the Canary Islands migrant route was a miracle. But it would take a dedicated team of rescuers to save anyone still alive

PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 134.

FAMILY FUN

TRIVIA • Test Your General Knowledge

PUZZLE ANSWERS • From Page 128

WORD POWER Photo Finish • They say a picture is worth a thousand words. How many photographic terms do you know?

Trusted Brands 2023 Winners

Australia’s Most Trusted Brands of 2023 • Retaining trust and loyalty through challenging times requires innovation, adaptability and excellence

2023 Australia’s Most Trusted Brands

Bunnings Warehouse

Anglicare Southern Queensland

Daikin

Fujitsu General

Weber

Weet-Bix™

Cadbury

Princess...