Highlights of Reader’s Digest India magazine dated January 1, 2013. Happy 2013! Start the New Year with our cover story on personal finance basics. You don’t need to be a whiz to handle your money wisely—all you need to do is follow a few thumb rules. Simple ideas on managing your savings, taxes and planning for your retirement are all listed in “Vital Money Basics You Must Know” to make your new year stress-free. Most of us start the year with resolutions, the most popular of which is to lose weight. Shedding those kilos is hard work that can be made easier by understanding what makes you fat. Know your body better through “A Day in the Life of a Fat Cell.” Being fit, happy and youthful also has a lot to do with your mind. “As Young As You Feel” reveals the secrets to staying young mindfully. The never-ending debate on whether salt is good for you is presented in “Salt Heath Demon Or Not” and advises you on what to do on the basis of latest research. “The Dog That Detects Cancer” is a story about a life-saving Belgian shepherd with a miraculous gift. Also read “Looking for Gary,” a first-person account about a man who has been swindled and whose curiosity leads him to find the crook. This month’s issue also includes a new column by a leading psychiatrist on the importance of seeking help for mental illnesses and why those who do shouldn’t be shunned. Our regular features such as the captivating photo-feature “Look Twice,” latest quirky updates in “Here & Now” and handy everyday tips in RD Living will complete your reading experience.