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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What is your biggest barrier to drinking more water? • In a recent online story (WomansWorld.com/WaterWeightloss), we asked you this question—here’s what you said:

Support life-saving dogs!

“A simple habit that saves me money…”

Seven thoughtful questions to spark curiosity

POP CULTURE CALENDAR

It Happened THIS WEEK

THIS WEEK’S Best New Books

They spread joy and hope one Easter basket at a time! • When 12-year-old Riley Smith learned that homeless children in her community didn’t receive Easter baskets, she was heartbroken. So Riley and her mom, Jess, jumped into action

3 ways to make Easter special for people in need

EASTER-HAPPY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Festive manis—no pricey salon visit needed

CLEVER SOLUTIONS

MESS-PROOF EASTER EGGS

Lower your cholesterol naturally • High cholesterol doesn’t cause symptoms, but it can pose serious health risks. Excess “bad” LDL cholesterol narrows arteries and raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. “What we’re really trying to prevent isn’t a high cholesterol number,” says Vanita Rahman, M.D., an internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician in Washington, D.C. “It’s heart disease or death.” Easy changes that help:

Stop heart palpitations fast • Up to 75% of us experience heart palpitations, a sudden racing or fluttering. They are extremely common and typically not dangerous,” says Jack Wolfson, D.O., founder of NaturalHeartDoctor.com. Stress, lack of sleep and excess caffeine are common causes. If your doctor has ruled out underlying conditions, try these tricks to stop the sensations:

Easy ways to sharpen your memory • Feeling forgetful lately? Us too. The CDC notes that 1 in 10 adults age 45 and up experience worsening memory loss. By age 70, that number jumps to 2 in 3 adults, according to a study in SSM Population Health.The good news: You can stay sharper for longer with these memory-boosting techniques:

HEALTH NEWS

MD’S KEYS TO REVERSING STRESS • Between seemingly endless to-do lists, tight budgets and health hassles (hello, menopause symptoms!), it’s no wonder so many of us feel stressed these days. But what if we told you there were ways to reduce your body’s stress response so you naturally feel calmer and more at peace? Good news: There are. Dave Rabin, M.D., Ph.D., author of A Simple Guide To Being Alive, shares his best advice to help you do just that—including simple things you can start today.

“I found the reason for my chronic tiredness!” • After years of exhaustion her doctor couldn’t explain, Carly Scaduto, 43, took matters into her own hands. She advocated for herself and finally found answers—and got her life back!

Other ways to rev your thyroid

Considering laser eye surgery? • We all want perfect vision. And while surgery is highly effective—95% of patients report satisfaction—LASIK, the best-known type of laser eye surgery, has a few risks. We asked an ophthalmologist what you can really expect.

LOSE WEIGHT while yousleep! • New research shows what you eat tonight powers tomorrow’s weight-loss success. Here, how best to say ‘yes’ to late-night snacking. Debbie lost 11 pounds in 1 month!

Bedtime snacks that promote a slimmer tomorrow • To enjoy the healthy side of late-night snacking, consider these foods, which are scientifically shown to enhance your metabolism the morning after you eat them. Aim for 200-calorie snacks rich in healthy fat or fiber. Dr. Valledor assures, “A well-planned...