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 quiet after goodbye

When do you usually take your daily vitamins? • In a recent online story (WomansWorld.com/VitaminD), we asked you this question—here’s what you said:

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A trip down TV memory lane

“My favorite way to make others feel loved is…”

Silly stuff that makes us SMILE

POP CULTURE CALENDAR

It Happened THIS WEEK

THIS WEEK’S Best New Books

A FOOTBALL TRADITION connects teens & seniors! • When Minnesota high school coach Mike Grant realized how beneficial it would be for his football players to spend time with senior citizens, he knew he had to put that idea into motion. Now, 16 years later, that life-changing concept has become a sweet connection both generations look forward to every year.

CLEVER SOLUTIONS

‘Hacks’ that make meals healthier • We all know that eating a nutritious diet is crucial for our health and wellbeing. And while trendy foods promise to “supercharge” nutrition, exotic (and often pricey) ingredients aren’t needed. In fact, all it takes is a few simple switches to your kitchen routines to amp up the health-enhancing quality of your diet. Here’s how to do it

Reverse 3 types of ‘meno-dryness’ • As estrogen levels tumble with menopause, skin’s ability to produce collagen, elastin and hydrating oils drops, making it harder to hold onto moisture. But simple strategies can reverse common menopausal dryness complaints naturally

Slash your osteoporosis risk • Age-related hormone shifts can reduce bone mass and density, putting us at risk for osteoporosis, or weak and brittle bones. Known as a “silent disease,” the condition often goes undetected until a bone breaks. But there’s no need to get to that point—you can strengthen your bones and ward off painful breaks with these four simple strategies

HEALTH NEWS

Keep waking up at 3AM? Here’s why • To say it happens like clockwork is an understatement—it is clockwork, literally: Every night, or more accurately, early morning, you find yourself wide awake, staring pleadingly at the alarm clock, as if it had evolved AI capabilities and could answer your question: “Why do I keep waking up at 3 AM?” While your nightstand may not have the answer, our experts do. Learn the surprising reasons you may be finding yourself in this all-too-familiar position, plus simple strategies to help you finally snooze soundly.

“I can eat bread again thanks to this ‘powder’!” • After years of restrictive eating to help manage her gluten intolerance, Ana Castano discovered activated charcoal, which helped her reclaim her food freedom!

FAT-LOSS SECRETS from the Bible • Discover ancient habits that calm inflammation, boost healing and melt pounds fast

9 WAYS TO SNEAK EXERCISE IN YOUR DAY • Despite your best intentions, some days life gets in the way of exercise. But with planning, you can sneak in activity on any day. “If you do functional moves that improve strength, mobility and balance throughout the day, it’s a win because these easy little micromovements add up,” says fitness pro Chris Freytag, CPT, founder of GetHealthyU.com. Plus, the movement is a great way to burn more calories!

“What can my dreams tell me?” • The answer can help us solve problems in our waking life. Here, easy ways to uncover the wisdom of your unconscious mind

SUSAN LUCCI IS STILL writing her story

Best bites for GAME DAY • These crowd-pleasing Super Bowl party snacks will give your gang another reason to cheer

SCORE SMILES • Make that...