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.

Fill your week with smiles!

Start your week with a Laugh!

Relax and have fun this week

It happened this week!

This week’s best new books

This mom turned a run-down park into a neighborhood haven! • Shareka and Michael Howard were shocked and heartbroken when they moved and found the neighborhood park strewn with trash and broken equipment. Kids need a safe place to play, Shareka thought…and made it her mission to give them one!

3 ways to enrich your community!

Boost your mood with a BOLD BAG! • The simple way to perk up your look, brighten your day and add an instant pop of colorful fun? Toss on a vibrant, budget-friendly purse

3 innovative extras to elevate your tote

Turn your shower into a spahh • In need of some pampering but short on time? Done as you shower, these simple, spa-inspired add-ins and treatments will leave you looking gorgeous by the time you step out. Find the one that’s right for you

Secret to an even happier spring! • If you’re feeling down despite the better weather, you’re likely deficient in the brain chemical dopamine, which naturally dips during the winter months and in those over 50. Dubbed the “happy hormone,” optimal dopamine levels keep us happy, motivated, alert and focused. And while sunlight cues the brain to release more dopamine, Swedish research reveals it can take until late summer for the hormone to reach its peak. To quickly lift levels now, just…

One-Pot Turkey Tetrazzini

No more a.m. head pain! • As the seasons change, a perfect storm of spring allergies, upticks in stress and earlier sunrises that shorten your sleep cycle can trigger nighttime jaw clenching and teeth grinding known as bruxism. The condition can lead to painful morning headaches and jaw pain, yet most folks don’t even realize they’re grinding or clenching. Fortunately, these simple home cures quash trouble before it starts!

Bye-bye, scattered thinking! • For those who often feel unfocused, adult ADHD could be to blame. Around 10 million American adults are dealing with some form of ADHD, and up to 90% may go undiagnosed. What’s more, menopausal hormone dips can worsen symptoms. But whether you have ADHD or just busy-day brain fog, these tips can help!

Folk cures that work better than meds • Hundreds (even thousands!) of years ago, nature guided how we treated our ailments. Today, these natural cures provide results on par with modern meds without side effects

Brighten grays—naturally! • These DIY color-boosting tricks ensure silver strands look youthful and healthy

America’s best health secrets • Better health is as easy as adopting these smart habits of folks across the U.S.

“This easy snack saved my life!” • After two pulmonary embolisms, Val Conley, 53, knew that her elevated cholesterol put her at risk for a third. Terrified, she began searching for help…and found a treat that restored her health

Other health perks of a daily serving of organic soy

Feed your cravings ➔ lose 2 lbs a day* • The ‘Hungry Girl’ blogger has an easy comfort-food secret helping women like Denise Green boost fat loss by 725%

Yum like this kills appetite and speeds fat burn • You don’t have to join Weight Watchers to lose like Denise did. Simply use a free app like MyFitnessPal to track your nutrition. Stay within calorie guidelines the app suggests for you and aim for 100 to 120 grams of protein and at least 25 grams of fiber per day. We’ve got easy protein-and fiber-rich ideas here and on the next page to inspire you. Find more in...