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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QUICK QUIZ • Seven thoughtful questions to spark curiosity

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THIS WEEK’S Festive fall reads

They give away 1000s of costumes to families in need! • A decade ago, one Halloween lover started collecting costumes for kids who couldn’t afford them. Now, his Austin charity helps thousands celebrate Halloween with joy and creativity—at no cost

CLEVER SOLUTIONS

Get healthy for less! • You’re at the grocery store, about to pick up the fresh broccoli on your list—when you spot frozen broccoli in the freezer case. It doesn’t look all that different, but it costs less. You assume the fresh one must be better, and paying more is the price of higher quality, right? Not quite. We’re settling the debate once and for all

Sneaky reasons your A1C is high • Ever get routine blood work and notice that your fasting blood sugar is normal, but your A1C (your body’s average glucose over about three months) is elevated? We asked doctors to explain what could be triggering the spike and what you can do about it

Relief for stubborn dry eyes • Everything from menopause to too much screen time can trigger dry eye symptoms such as irritation, light sensitivity and even watery eyes. “When the surface is irritated, the eye floods itself with emergency tears,” says board-certified ophthalmologist Krishna Surapaneni, M.D. These smart tips can help:

Fiber eases knee pain

Easy night-vision hack

Can you catch up on lost sleep?

Q I heard gingko might help with memory. Is it true?

THE REAL REASON YOU FEEL SO MUCH and what to do about it • Do you react too emotionally, or hear that you’re “too sensitive” more than you’d like? You’re not alone—and it can get more intense in your 50s. Psychiatrist and ADHD expert Sasha Hamdani, M.D., shares simple ways to understand what’s happening, calm overwhelming emotions and turn sensitivity into a strength

Beautiful hands—at any age! • Next time you’re polish-free, peek at your nails. Up to 85% of women over 50 have ridges running from cuticle to tip, and almost all of us blame them on the wrong thing. Melanie Palm, M.D., a dermatologist at Art of Skin MD in San Diego, shares info on the causes—and easy fixes

REV FAT BURN & ENERGY • 3 easy cortisol hacks helping women like Dayvora Ortega feel good as they get lean

Scary-Good TRICKS & TREATS with Kelly Senyei

Fun & Fast Facts with Kelly!

Sweet eats for HALLOWEEN FUN! • Chef and food influencer Kelly Senyei shares festive desserts guaranteed to bewitch ghouls and goblins alike

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The magic never ends • From spell-casting to mystically charged romance, the power of sisterhood to the evolution of a family curse, Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series has enchanted audiences for decades. Here, we sat down with the author to discuss the release of the long-awaited sequel, Practical Magic 2, based on her 2021 novel, The Book of Magic.

No-carving pumpkin fun • Love Halloween but aren’t interested in pulling out knives? No need to skip out on the pumpkin fun! You can give your gourd a makeover without breaking the bank, using everyday household items. Here’s how to...