Woman's World

A great week made easy! Woman's World is written for the traditional, family-oriented working woman. Each issue delivers a feel-good mix of heart-warming human interest stories, practical everyday solutions for work and home, and mouth-watering recipes.

Mindset shift that changes everything

What is your favorite cheese? • In an online story (WomansWorld.com/Cheese) about cheese for weight loss, we asked you this question—here’s what you said:

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Info, tips & fun are just a click away! • Keep an eye out for our social media “carousels” bringing you expert advice, nostalgic photos and more of the Woman’s World you love. Simply click through and enjoy.

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DONATING DOLLS HELPS HEAL HEARTS! • Having scoliosis and needing to wear a bulky back brace, Sydney Black has always felt different—so she came up with a sweet way to help other unique kids feel accepted and loved!

CLEVER SOLUTIONS

DULL WINTER HAIR? 3 STEPS TO RESTORE SHINE IN THE SHOWER

Reduce your stroke risk • The American Stroke Association estimates that strokes affect 425,000 women per year. And since estrogen helps keep blood vessels healthy, postmenopausal drops in the hormone make the “brain attacks” more likely. But that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to suffer one. In fact, research in the International Journal of Stroke found that 84% of strokes are preventable. Here’s how to ward them off

Live longer and healthier—for less! • Adding years to your “healthspan” doesn’t require expensive supplements or fitness programs. Simple shifts in your daily routine can do wonders for longevity

Soothe a stiff, achy neck naturally • While neck pain is incredibly common, the good news is that it’s often something you can treat at home using simple remedies, assures Devin Trachman, DPT, clinic director at Physical Therapy Central. “Our neck muscles are resilient, so have confidence your body will bounce back,” Trachman says. To kick-start healing, just…

HEALTH NEWS

7 conditions doctors miss most • It’s a tale as old as time: You go to the doctor voicing concerns about symptoms, only to have those symptoms minimized, overlooked or discredited. No wonder Harvard-trained physician Sara Szal Gottfried, M.D., author of The Autoimmune Cure, says, “It’s a health hazard to be female.” Read on to learn more about the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in women over 50, and what really might be behind your frustrating symptoms.

Make your voice heard • Four smart ways to ensure that your symptoms are taken seriously:

“My mom and I got a health makeover!” • On a trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Cailey Griffin and her mom, Barbara, learned The Blue Zones principle that reshaped how they approached eating. Here, Cailey shares the life-changing lessons

SHE LOST 215 LBS Naturally! • “It’s not about chasing a smaller body. It’s about living a bigger life!” Leah Hope shares her sustainable mindset shifts for achieving a life-changing transformation

“Help! I hate New Year’s resolutions!” • Three in 10 Americans set a resolution each year, but very few of us succeed. Here, behavior-change experts share easy ways to achieve all your goals

Dinner IN A FLASH • Our easy pasta suppers prep in 20 minutes or less!

BAKE UP BLISS! • Get ready for oohs and ahhs when you serve this decadent dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion!

DINNER made easy! So fast, SO DELICIOUS!

Quick fixes for winter hassles! • A few five-minute tweaks mean less time battling cold-weather messes and more...