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 beauty of being real

How often do you eat fruit? • In a recent online story (WomansWorld.com/LowBloodPressureFoods), we asked you this question—here’s what you said:

Lift a troop’s spirits

“Spring’s signature scent is…”

QUICK QUIZ • Seven thoughtful questions to spark curiosity

POP CULTURE CALENDAR

It Happened THIS WEEK

THIS WEEK’S Best New Books

Her daughter’s need led her to a new calling! • When Nikki Puzzo’s little girl underwent double hip surgery and struggled to find pants to fit over her casts, Nikki found a way to solve the problem—and help many others with special needs!

CLEVER SOLUTIONS

PRO TIPS from Doris Day, MD • New York City dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center

Your guide to hormone therapy • In one survey, 81% of menopausal women reported having hot flashes. More than half experienced night sweats and sleep trouble, while 50% suffered from vaginal dryness. Menopausal hormone therapy can help, but choosing the type that’s right for you can prove tricky. So we asked a top doctor to cut through the confusion

The best teas to ease allergies • “Typically by March, spring pollen is in full swing,” says Monica Kraft, M.D., allergist and immunologist at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. And sipping tea can help give over-the-counter antihistamines a little more oomph. Three top picks:

Ease hand and wrist pain naturally • The aches of carpal tunnel syndrome are more common in women and tend to flare between ages 45 and 54, when menopause-related hormone changes trigger fluid retention. That excess fluid constricts the carpal tunnel, a passageway for nerves and tendons in the wrist. To ease discomfort, just…

Walking lifts mood like meds

Gaming scores big brain benefits

Surprise perk of GLP-1 medications

Q Why do I sometimes get lightheaded when I stand up, and why has it become worse as I’ve gotten older?

“An unknown illness almost took my life!” • Thanks to years of life as a professional racquetball player, Jen Maydas-Dering, 54, always felt fit and energetic. But a sudden and mysterious health scare left her struggling to breathe and battling to stay alive. By pressing her doctors for answers, she saved her own life!

7 ways to outsmart stress—fast! • The stress hormone cortisol helps you feel alert and focused. But when daily stressors keep levels high, it affects your health. Here, 7 supplements that help restore balance so you feel your best

LOSE YOUR BELLY! • Discover the micronutrient proven to help women melt ab fat 2 to 3 times faster

Cooking up joy with Diane Morrisey

Fun & Fast Facts with Diane

Family-friendly eats? YOU GOT THIS • Bestselling cookbook author and social media star Diane Morrisey shares simple, satisfying recipes your whole gang will enjoy

BRUNCH CLASSICS

TREATS made easy! So fast, SO DELICIOUS!

Enjoy Easter celebrations for LE$$! • You don’t need to spend a bundle to have an egg-cellent holiday! With these simple hacks, you and your family can enjoy special sweets, crafts and activities—on a dime!

MONEY MATTERS

SAVINGS SECRET

Lindsay Wagner, 76, on THE BIONIC WOMAN AT 50 • In 1976, Lindsay Wagner took on the breakout role of Jaime Sommers, and what began as a sci-fi action series became something more: a quiet revolution in how female strength and emotion was portrayed on screen. In this...