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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This military mom cooks up love for sailors on Thanksgiving • When Karrie Anderson’s son joined the Navy, she wanted to make sure that he and his fellow sailors felt at home on Thanksgiving. So she rented a house near the base to prepare four days of feasts for these young heroes—and give them lots of mom hugs!

Make the holidays special for our heroes

Mood-lifting scents for $30 or less • Gourmand, or food-inspired, perfumes are the biggest trend in fragrance today, and wearing one may just lift your spirits! Read on to discover the comforting and affordable scent that’s right for you.

Secret to healthy aging • We all want to live longer, but we also want to stay active and independent as time goes by. The key to both: giving cellular structures called telomeres a little TLC. Located on the tips of DNA strands, telomeres defend cells against aging and help tissues regenerate and repair. And Danish research reveals keeping telomeres in shape optimizes energy, muscle strength and mobility. While telomeres shorten over time, here’s how to keep them long and healthy

Make your bath the ultimate health booster • Turns out a nightly soak can improve your health. How? It lowers your blood pressure, tames stress hormones and improves your sleep. And these simple tweaks supercharge your bath’s health-boosting effects

How to ease a painful gout flare-up • Gout is a type of arthritis caused by uric acid buildup in the joints, says rheumatologist Brittany Panico, D.O. It causes pain in the big toe, knees, wrists and fingers. “As we age, kidney function may decline, making it harder for the body to filter out uric acid,” Dr. Panico says. When a gout flare-up occurs, these tips help

Easiest-ever stress busters • Find yourself feeling a little on edge or stressed out during the hectic holiday season? Research reveals these simple tricks help calm anxiety, worry and overwhelm without the need to overhaul your already-busy life.

Thanksgiving health helpers • Great news: Research shows your favorite Thanksgiving traditions are good for you!

“Laughter helped heal my grieving heart!” • After losing her mother to breast cancer, then receiving the same devastating diagnosis, Suzette Simon was heartbroken but refused to lose her sense of humor. Soon, she made it her mission to use joy and laughter to help other women find true healing

Sneak off 21 Ibs by Christmas • Study: Treat-friendly twist on intermittent fasting works 21x better than regular diets!

“Help! The holidays are so stressful!” • A staggering 89% of Americans feel overwhelmed over the holidays. Here, experts share a few simple ways to trade argh for ahh this season

“The best has just begun!” • Patti LaBelle’s distinctive voice and dynamic presence have captivated audiences for more than six decades. But beyond her music, a passion for cooking and love of family have defined her journey. And at 80 years young, the ‘Godmother of Soul’ is nowhere near slowing down. Here, Patti shares what’s next—and her favorite holiday hacks!

Patti’s perfect treats • Make way for wow when you serve up one (or more) of these holiday desserts from superstar Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle’s so-simple appetizers

Dinner made easy!

Small-space secrets to a big Thanksgiving! • Make more room for your holiday feast with these simple...