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.

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Her DNA results revealed a new family member—next door! • It had been 9 years since Cheryl Butler-Brayboy got an Ancestry.com DNA kit. Yet out of nowhere, a distinct voice urged her to look at the results again, which revealed a shocking connection…right across the street!

3 ways to preserve your ancestry

5 ways to wow with a bob • Bobs are everywhere right now—and for good reason! They make hair look thicker, flatter everyone and come in many styles. Here, find the one that’s best for you

Dodge a sneaky health sapper • The secret to feeling our best: Combating compounds called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Found in certain foods and produced naturally by the body, AGEs damage cells to accelerate aging. But lowering your levels of AGEs can protect against sagging skin and muscle weakness while reducing your risk of depression, heart disease and diabetes. Recent research suggests it can even lower breast cancer risk by 43%. To curtail the compounds, just…

Achy all over? How to ease fibromyalgia pain • If you feel sore and tired all the time, you could be one of the 4 million U.S. adults with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that typically occurs after age 40. Women are twice as likely to have it as men, and it causes widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. Here’s how to find relief

Soothe spring allergy symptoms • We love all the blooming flowers and leafy green trees this time of year. But they also come with allergy-triggering pollen. While allergy medications can help, many can leave you feeling drowsy and sluggish. The good news? You can ease spring allergy symptoms and stay alert with these drug-free tricks

No more embarrassing health hassles! • Whether you’re chasing after the grandkids or catching up with friends over lunch, the last thing you need is for little health hiccups like body odor, sweaty hands or bad breath to distract you from the fun. Luckily, simple tricks banish all your too-close-for-comfort worries.

Easy swaps for good health • Studies prove these simple adjustments make your health and happiness soar

“Special PJs solved my meno-bothers!” • After night sweats and insomnia kept her awake all night and exhausted all day, Aikisha Colon found a comfy remedy that worked immediately—now, she sleeps better than ever!

“I lost 100 lbs in 10 months” • Like so many of us raised on SpaghettiOs and McDonald’s, Kori Clark constantly craved processed food as an adult. “My hunger level was always high and I struggled with my weight,” says the California mom, 55. “I’d throw myself into diets, but I could only hold on for so long.” Menopause made matters worse. Kori regained the 100 pounds she lost on WeightWatchers, her health spiraling. “I felt 20 years older than my actual age. I was desperate to turn things around.” She was back at WeightWatchers when a Netflix documentary set her on a new path. Today, Kori is 125 pounds lighter and thriving. “My gynecologist says I’m her only patient to have weight-loss success during menopause. She asked if I’d talk to all of her patients!” We asked Kori to talk too. Here, she shares her secrets.

Boost your steps in a walking book club! • Looking for a fun way to triple your daily step count, connect with friends, reduce stress and improve your mood? Try a walking book club! This exercise trend is picking up momentum, thanks to its multitude of...