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.

The tree that knew our story

Which of these wacky health hacks have you tried or considered trying?

Support those who serve

“The song that instantly takes me back is…”

Seven thoughtful questions to spark curiosity

POP CULTURE CALENDAR

It Happened THIS WEEK

THIS WEEK’S Best New Books

Her love of horses led to a new calling! • As the stress of her career began taking a toll, Anna Gassib returned to her love of riding horses. Instantly, she felt calmer, realizing the healing power horses possess. Soon, Anna changed her life’s course and dedicated herself to making a difference in other people’s lives through equine therapy!

More ways animals can help us heal!

CLEVER SOLUTIONS

PRO TIPS from Lora McLaughlin Peterson • Lifestyle expert and television host who shares how to live a fabulous life for less. Find everyday home, kitchen and life hacks on her site LORAfied.com.

Screen for dementia at home • Catching memory loss early is vital to slowing its progression, yet many people don’t visit a doctor until symptoms affect daily life. However, free at-home tests can help catch early signs of memory changes. While they’re not a substitute for a professional diagnosis, they can alert you (or a loved one) to a need for more thorough screening

3 keys to ward off a yeast infection • Antibiotics, hormone shifts and even dietary changes can contribute to yeast infections, notes Sameena Rahman, M.D., board-certified ob-gyn and founder of GYN & Sexual Medicine Collective in Chicago. It occurs when there’s an overgrowth of Candida, a fungus that normally exists in the vagina in small amounts. To reduce your risk, just…

4 ways to keep your eyesight sharp

Peanut butter builds strength

A heart-happy duo found!

Minutes-a-day cancer shield

Q I’m 54 and eat pretty healthy. Do I really need a multivitamin?

Ease chronic constipation naturally • Sluggish bowels are frustratingly common. The good news? Foods and drinks can help get things moving again—and a lot of them are probably already on your grocery shopping list!

NO-DIET WEIGHT LOSS • Discover how the new USDA food pyramid can help women get lean with ease. Christine, 58, finally lost 101 lbs after 30 years of diets!

Easy meals like these can transform your body • For maximum weight loss using the new food pyramid, stick to its naturally low-carb staples (like dairy, eggs, fish, meat, nonstarchy veggies, low-sugar fruit, nuts, seeds and olive oil). Also key: Pay attention to your body and stop eating once you’re pleasantly full. We’re sharing a few ideas to inspire you.

Jane Kaczmarek’s joyful SECOND ACT

FAST & FUN FACTS with Jane

Spring Veggie SENSATIONS • Our dishes start with the season’s best gems: spinach, peas, asparagus, more!

BERRY DREAM • Tart pink lemonade, sweet raspberries and a chocolate crust come together in one chill pie

DINNER made easy! So fast, SO DELICIOUS!

5 must-try tips to make organizing effortless • Most homes are organized for maximum storage, not maximum ease as you age. The fix isn’t owning less; it’s designing your storage to work with your body and your energy. Here’s how:

Simple strategies to tame debt • If you find that a bill from a hospital, the IRS or your credit card company is difficult to pay, here’s comforting news: Help is available. The key is reaching out early and knowing what to ask for. Here, how to request a pause, reduce and erase debt to...